EBB
Kampala
Uganda
5,379 km
3,343 miles
JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
Distance
5,379 km
3,343 mi / 2,905 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

EBB JAF
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Jaffna International Airport
IATA Code EBB JAF
ICAO Code HUEN VCCJ
City Kampala Jaffna
Country Uganda Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Kampala Asia/Colombo
Elevation 3,782 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 9.790000, 80.070000

Kampala (EBB) to Jaffna (JAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka is 5,379 kilometers (3,343 miles / 2,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Uganda with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:37 in Kampala, it's 18:07 in Jaffna.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,749 feet between the two airports. Jaffna International Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Jaffna (JAF) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 261° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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