JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
2,067 km
1,284 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
2,067 km
1,284 mi / 1,116 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0.25h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JAF KTM
Airport Name Jaffna International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code JAF KTM
ICAO Code VCCJ VNKT
City Jaffna Kathmandu
Country Sri Lanka Nepal
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 33 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 9.790000, 80.070000 27.700000, 85.360000

Jaffna (JAF) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 2,067 kilometers (1,284 miles / 1,116 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:18 in Jaffna, it's 04:33 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,357 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Jaffna International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Jaffna (JAF) follows a heading of 197° (south southwest). 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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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