JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
7,459 km
4,635 miles
PRG
Prague
Czech Republic
Distance
7,459 km
4,635 mi / 4,027 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
321°
northwest

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JAF PRG
Airport Name Jaffna International Airport Václav Havel Airport
IATA Code JAF PRG
ICAO Code VCCJ LKPR
City Jaffna Prague
Country Sri Lanka Czech Republic
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Prague
Elevation 33 ft 1,247 ft
Coordinates 9.790000, 80.070000 50.100000, 14.260000

Jaffna (JAF) to Prague (PRG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka to Václav Havel Airport (PRG) in Prague, Czech Republic is 7,459 kilometers (4,635 miles / 4,027 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Czech Republic. 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 09:25 in Jaffna, it's 04:55 in Prague. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,214 feet between the two airports. Václav Havel Airport sits higher than Jaffna International Airport.

The return flight from Prague (PRG) to Jaffna (JAF) follows a heading of 103° (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 Václav Havel Airport (PRG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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