HAM
Hamburg
Germany
7,824 km
4,862 miles
JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
Distance
7,824 km
4,862 mi / 4,225 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
100°
east

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HAM JAF
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Jaffna International Airport
IATA Code HAM JAF
ICAO Code EDDH VCCJ
City Hamburg Jaffna
Country Germany Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Colombo
Elevation 53 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 9.790000, 80.070000

Hamburg (HAM) to Jaffna (JAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka is 7,824 kilometers (4,862 miles / 4,225 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Germany 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 00:16 in Hamburg, it's 04:46 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 Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 324° (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 Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Jaffna International Airport (JAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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