JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
5,251 km
3,263 miles
TLV
Tel Aviv
Israel
Distance
5,251 km
3,263 mi / 2,835 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
305°
northwest

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JAF TLV
Airport Name Jaffna International Airport Ben Gurion International Airport
IATA Code JAF TLV
ICAO Code VCCJ LLBG
City Jaffna Tel Aviv
Country Sri Lanka Israel
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 33 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 9.790000, 80.070000 32.010000, 34.890000

Jaffna (JAF) to Tel Aviv (TLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel is 5,251 kilometers (3,263 miles / 2,835 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:45 in Jaffna, it's 04:15 in Tel Aviv. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tel Aviv (TLV) to Jaffna (JAF) follows a heading of 108° (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 Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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