JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
2,775 km
1,725 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
2,775 km
1,725 mi / 1,499 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JAF MCT
Airport Name Jaffna International Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code JAF MCT
ICAO Code VCCJ OOMS
City Jaffna Muscat
Country Sri Lanka Oman
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Muscat
Elevation 33 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 9.790000, 80.070000 23.590000, 58.280000

Jaffna (JAF) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 2,775 kilometers (1,725 miles / 1,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:31 in Jaffna, it's 05:01 in Muscat.

The return flight from Muscat (MCT) to Jaffna (JAF) follows a heading of 120° (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 Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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