HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
3,864 km
2,401 miles
JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
Distance
3,864 km
2,401 mi / 2,086 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

HKG JAF
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Jaffna International Airport
IATA Code HKG JAF
ICAO Code VHHH VCCJ
City Hong Kong Jaffna
Country Hong Kong Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Asia/Colombo
Elevation 28 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 9.790000, 80.070000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Jaffna (JAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka is 3,864 kilometers (2,401 miles / 2,086 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Hong Kong with Sri Lanka. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:40 in Hong Kong, it's 12:10 in Jaffna.

The return flight from Jaffna (JAF) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 65° (east 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 Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) and Jaffna International Airport (JAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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