HEL
Helsinki
Finland
7,198 km
4,473 miles
JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
Distance
7,198 km
4,473 mi / 3,887 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
117°
east southeast

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HEL JAF
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Jaffna International Airport
IATA Code HEL JAF
ICAO Code EFHK VCCJ
City Helsinki Jaffna
Country Finland Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Colombo
Elevation 179 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 9.790000, 80.070000

Helsinki (HEL) to Jaffna (JAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka is 7,198 kilometers (4,473 miles / 3,887 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 Finland 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 03:26 in Helsinki, it's 06:56 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 Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Jaffna International Airport (JAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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