IST
Istanbul
Turkey
6,105 km
3,793 miles
JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
Distance
6,105 km
3,793 mi / 3,296 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

IST JAF
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Jaffna International Airport
IATA Code IST JAF
ICAO Code LTFM VCCJ
City Istanbul Jaffna
Country Turkey Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Colombo
Elevation 325 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 9.790000, 80.070000

Istanbul (IST) to Jaffna (JAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka is 6,105 kilometers (3,793 miles / 3,296 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:48 in Istanbul, it's 06:18 in Jaffna.

The return flight from Jaffna (JAF) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 314° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Jaffna International Airport (JAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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