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CIH to JAF: distance & flight time

Changzhi (Changzhi Airport) → Jaffna (Kankesanturai Airport)

2,760 mi
4,442 km · 2,398 nm
5h 53m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2.5h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details

2,760 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 53m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is CIH from JAF?

The flight distance from Changzhi (CIH) to Jaffna (JAF) is 2,760 miles (4,442 km, 2,398 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from CIH to JAF?

A nonstop flight takes about 5h 53m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between Changzhi and Jaffna?

Jaffna is 2.5 hours behind Changzhi.

What is the cheapest way to fly from CIH to JAF?

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