JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
4,557 km
2,832 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,557 km
2,832 mi / 2,461 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JAF JED
Airport Name Jaffna International Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code JAF JED
ICAO Code VCCJ OEJN
City Jaffna Jeddah
Country Sri Lanka Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 33 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 9.790000, 80.070000 21.680000, 39.160000

Jaffna (JAF) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 4,557 kilometers (2,832 miles / 2,461 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:08 in Jaffna, it's 08:38 in Jeddah.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Jaffna (JAF) follows a heading of 100° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jaffna International Airport (JAF) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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