JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
14,528 km
9,027 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
14,528 km
9,027 mi / 7,844 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

JAF STL
Airport Name Jaffna International Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code JAF STL
ICAO Code VCCJ KSTL
City Jaffna St Louis
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Chicago
Elevation 33 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 9.790000, 80.070000 38.750000, -90.370000

Jaffna (JAF) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 14,528 kilometers (9,027 miles / 7,844 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:22 in Jaffna, it's 00:52 in St Louis. With a 11.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Jaffna (JAF) follows a heading of 12° (north northeast). 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 St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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