DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
3,123 km
1,941 miles
JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
Distance
3,123 km
1,941 mi / 1,687 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DXB JAF
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Jaffna International Airport
IATA Code DXB JAF
ICAO Code OMDB VCCJ
City Dubai Jaffna
Country United Arab Emirates Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Dubai Asia/Colombo
Elevation 34 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 9.790000, 80.070000

Dubai (DXB) to Jaffna (JAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka is 3,123 kilometers (1,941 miles / 1,687 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 United Arab Emirates with Sri Lanka. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:24 in Dubai, it's 05:54 in Jaffna.

The return flight from Jaffna (JAF) to Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 307° (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 Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Jaffna International Airport (JAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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