JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
3,975 km
2,470 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
3,975 km
2,470 mi / 2,146 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
307°
northwest

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JAF KWI
Airport Name Jaffna International Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code JAF KWI
ICAO Code VCCJ OKKK
City Jaffna Kuwait City
Country Sri Lanka Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 33 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 9.790000, 80.070000 29.230000, 47.980000

Jaffna (JAF) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 3,975 kilometers (2,470 miles / 2,146 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Kuwait. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:59 in Jaffna, it's 03:29 in Kuwait City.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Jaffna (JAF) follows a heading of 116° (east southeast). 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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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