DEL
New Delhi
India
2,111 km
1,312 miles
JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
Distance
2,111 km
1,312 mi / 1,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
171°
south

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DEL JAF
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Jaffna International Airport
IATA Code DEL JAF
ICAO Code VIDP VCCJ
City New Delhi Jaffna
Country India Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Colombo
Elevation 777 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 9.790000, 80.070000

New Delhi (DEL) to Jaffna (JAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka is 2,111 kilometers (1,312 miles / 1,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south at a heading of 171°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting India with Sri Lanka. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:14 in New Delhi, it's 06:14 in Jaffna.

The return flight from Jaffna (JAF) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 352° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Jaffna International Airport (JAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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