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KHK to JAF: distance & flight time
Khark Island (Khark Island Airport) → Jaffna (Kankesanturai Airport)
2,346 mi
3,775 km · 2,038 nm
5h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,346 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 4m 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
- KHK — Khark Island Airport · Khark Island, 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 KHK
- BUZ · Bushehr Airport38 mi away
- GCH · Gachsaran Airport80 mi away
- AKW · Aghajari Airport110 mi away
- MRX · Mahshahr Airport114 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 KHK from JAF?
The flight distance from Khark Island (KHK) to Jaffna (JAF) is 2,346 miles (3,775 km, 2,038 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KHK to JAF?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 4m 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 Khark Island and Jaffna?
Jaffna is 2 hours ahead of Khark Island.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KHK to JAF?
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