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EDL to JAF: distance & flight time

Eldoret (Eldoret International Airport) → Jaffna (Kankesanturai Airport)

3,149 mi
5,067 km · 2,736 nm
6h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2.5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details

3,149 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 38m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2.5-hour time gain 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 EDL from JAF?

The flight distance from Eldoret (EDL) to Jaffna (JAF) is 3,149 miles (5,067 km, 2,736 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from EDL to JAF?

A nonstop flight takes about 6h 38m 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 Eldoret and Jaffna?

Jaffna is 2.5 hours ahead of Eldoret.

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

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