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HHH to JAF: distance & flight time
Hilton Head Island (Hilton Head Airport) → Jaffna (Kankesanturai Airport)
9,268 mi
14,916 km · 8,054 nm
18h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
9,268 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 38m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- HHH — Hilton Head Airport · Hilton Head Island, United States
- 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 HHH
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 HHH from JAF?
The flight distance from Hilton Head Island (HHH) to Jaffna (JAF) is 9,268 miles (14,916 km, 8,054 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HHH to JAF?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 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 Hilton Head Island and Jaffna?
Jaffna is 9.5 hours ahead of Hilton Head Island.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HHH to JAF?
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