JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
8,483 km
5,271 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
8,483 km
5,271 mi / 4,581 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
320°
northwest

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JAF LGW
Airport Name Jaffna International Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code JAF LGW
ICAO Code VCCJ EGKK
City Jaffna London
Country Sri Lanka United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/London
Elevation 33 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 9.790000, 80.070000 51.150000, -0.190000

Jaffna (JAF) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 8,483 kilometers (5,271 miles / 4,581 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:40 in Jaffna, it's 10:10 in London. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Jaffna (JAF) follows a heading of 91° (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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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