DUB
Dublin
Ireland
8,893 km
5,526 miles
JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,893 km
5,526 mi / 4,802 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
87°
east

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DUB JAF
Airport Name Dublin Airport Jaffna International Airport
IATA Code DUB JAF
ICAO Code EIDW VCCJ
City Dublin Jaffna
Country Ireland Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Dublin Asia/Colombo
Elevation 242 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 53.420000, -6.270000 9.790000, 80.070000

Dublin (DUB) to Jaffna (JAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dublin Airport (DUB) in Dublin, Ireland to Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka is 8,893 kilometers (5,526 miles / 4,802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ireland with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:10 in Dublin, it's 08:40 in Jaffna. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Jaffna (JAF) to Dublin (DUB) follows a heading of 323° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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