FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
5,767 km
3,583 miles
JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
Distance
5,767 km
3,583 mi / 3,114 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
255°
west southwest

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FUK JAF
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Jaffna International Airport
IATA Code FUK JAF
ICAO Code RJFF VCCJ
City Fukuoka Jaffna
Country Japan Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Colombo
Elevation 32 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 9.790000, 80.070000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Jaffna (JAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka is 5,767 kilometers (3,583 miles / 3,114 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:05 in Fukuoka, it's 04:35 in Jaffna. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Jaffna (JAF) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 55° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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