JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
3,863 km
2,400 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
3,863 km
2,400 mi / 2,086 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
64°
east northeast

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JAF SZX
Airport Name Jaffna International Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code JAF SZX
ICAO Code VCCJ ZGSZ
City Jaffna Shenzhen
Country Sri Lanka China
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 33 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 9.790000, 80.070000 22.640000, 113.810000

Jaffna (JAF) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 3,863 kilometers (2,400 miles / 2,086 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:34 in Jaffna, it's 14:04 in Shenzhen.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Jaffna (JAF) follows a heading of 254° (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 Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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