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LHR to JAF: distance & flight time

London (London Heathrow Airport) → Jaffna (Kankesanturai Airport)

5,283 mi
8,503 km · 4,591 nm
10h 50m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4.5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details

5,283 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 50m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4.5-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 LHR from JAF?

The flight distance from London (LHR) to Jaffna (JAF) is 5,283 miles (8,503 km, 4,591 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from LHR to JAF?

A nonstop flight takes about 10h 50m 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 London and Jaffna?

Jaffna is 4.5 hours ahead of London.

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

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