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BJB to JAF: distance & flight time
Bojnourd (Bojnord Airport) → Jaffna (Kankesanturai Airport)
2,381 mi
3,832 km · 2,069 nm
5h 8m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,381 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 8m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BJB — Bojnord Airport · Bojnourd, Iran
- JAF — Kankesanturai Airport · Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BJB
- ASB · Ashgabat International Airport67 mi away
- AFZ · Sabzevar National Airport93 mi away
- KLM · Kalaleh Airport102 mi away
- RUD · Shahroud Airport142 mi away
Near JAF
- TJV · Tanjore Air Force Base92 mi away
- ACJ · Anuradhapura Air Force Base106 mi away
- TRZ · Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport114 mi away
- TRR · China Bay Airport115 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BJB from JAF?
The flight distance from Bojnourd (BJB) to Jaffna (JAF) is 2,381 miles (3,832 km, 2,069 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BJB to JAF?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 8m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from BJB to JAF?
Nonstop service on BJB–JAF depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 5h 8m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Bojnourd and Jaffna?
Jaffna is 2 hours ahead of Bojnourd.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BJB to JAF?
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Why are some BJB to JAF fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain BJB–JAF tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.