JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
7,087 km
4,404 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
7,087 km
4,404 mi / 3,827 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JAF RIX
Airport Name Jaffna International Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code JAF RIX
ICAO Code VCCJ EVRA
City Jaffna Riga
Country Sri Lanka Latvia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Riga
Elevation 33 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 9.790000, 80.070000 56.920000, 23.970000

Jaffna (JAF) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 7,087 kilometers (4,404 miles / 3,827 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 Latvia. 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 03:48 in Jaffna, it's 00:18 in Riga. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Jaffna (JAF) follows a heading of 114° (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 Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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