JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
4,928 km
3,062 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
4,928 km
3,062 mi / 2,661 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
41°
northeast

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JAF PEK
Airport Name Jaffna International Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code JAF PEK
ICAO Code VCCJ ZBAA
City Jaffna Beijing
Country Sri Lanka China
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 33 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 9.790000, 80.070000 40.080000, 116.580000

Jaffna (JAF) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 4,928 kilometers (3,062 miles / 2,661 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:59 in Jaffna, it's 11:29 in Beijing.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Jaffna (JAF) follows a heading of 237° (west southwest). 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 Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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