JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
6,490 km
4,033 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
6,490 km
4,033 mi / 3,504 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
231°
southwest

Airport Comparison

JAF MPM
Airport Name Jaffna International Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code JAF MPM
ICAO Code VCCJ FQMA
City Jaffna Maputo
Country Sri Lanka Mozambique
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Maputo
Elevation 33 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 9.790000, 80.070000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Jaffna (JAF) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 6,490 kilometers (4,033 miles / 3,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:10 in Jaffna, it's 06:40 in Maputo. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Jaffna (JAF) follows a heading of 59° (east northeast). 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 Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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