FCO
Rome
Italy
7,451 km
4,630 miles
JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
Distance
7,451 km
4,630 mi / 4,023 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Europe/Rome
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

FCO JAF
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Jaffna International Airport
IATA Code FCO JAF
ICAO Code LIRF VCCJ
City Rome Jaffna
Country Italy Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Rome Asia/Colombo
Elevation 15 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 9.790000, 80.070000

Rome (FCO) to Jaffna (JAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka is 7,451 kilometers (4,630 miles / 4,023 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 Italy 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 11:58 in Rome, it's 16:28 in Jaffna. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Jaffna (JAF) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 311° (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 Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) and Jaffna International Airport (JAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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