ICN
Seoul
South Korea
5,558 km
3,454 miles
JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
Distance
5,558 km
3,454 mi / 3,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ICN JAF
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Jaffna International Airport
IATA Code ICN JAF
ICAO Code RKSI VCCJ
City Seoul Jaffna
Country South Korea Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Colombo
Elevation 23 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 9.790000, 80.070000

Seoul (ICN) to Jaffna (JAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka is 5,558 kilometers (3,454 miles / 3,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:29 in Seoul, it's 05:59 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 Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 49° (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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Jaffna International Airport (JAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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