JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
6,706 km
4,167 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
6,706 km
4,167 mi / 3,621 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
54°
northeast

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JAF NRT
Airport Name Jaffna International Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code JAF NRT
ICAO Code VCCJ RJAA
City Jaffna Tokyo
Country Sri Lanka Japan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 33 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 9.790000, 80.070000 35.760000, 140.390000

Jaffna (JAF) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 6,706 kilometers (4,167 miles / 3,621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:27 in Jaffna, it's 09:57 in Tokyo. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Jaffna (JAF) follows a heading of 260° (west). 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 Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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