JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
3,906 km
2,427 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,906 km
2,427 mi / 2,109 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JAF RUH
Airport Name Jaffna International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code JAF RUH
ICAO Code VCCJ OERK
City Jaffna Riyadh
Country Sri Lanka Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 33 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 9.790000, 80.070000 24.960000, 46.700000

Jaffna (JAF) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 3,906 kilometers (2,427 miles / 2,109 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:19 in Jaffna, it's 07:49 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,016 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Jaffna International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Jaffna (JAF) follows a heading of 110° (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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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