HND
Tokyo
Japan
6,648 km
4,131 miles
JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
Distance
6,648 km
4,131 mi / 3,589 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

HND JAF
Airport Name Tokyo International Airport Jaffna International Airport
IATA Code HND JAF
ICAO Code RJTT VCCJ
City Tokyo Jaffna
Country Japan Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Colombo
Elevation 35 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 35.550000, 139.780000 9.790000, 80.070000

Tokyo (HND) to Jaffna (JAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan to Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka is 6,648 kilometers (4,131 miles / 3,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 12:11 in Tokyo, it's 08:41 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 Tokyo (HND) follows a heading of 54° (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 Tokyo International Airport (HND) and Jaffna International Airport (JAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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