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LJG to JAF: distance & flight time

Lijiang (Lijiang Airport) → Jaffna (Kankesanturai Airport)

1,759 mi
2,832 km · 1,529 nm
3h 55m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2.5h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details

1,759 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 55m 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 LJG from JAF?

The flight distance from Lijiang (LJG) to Jaffna (JAF) is 1,759 miles (2,832 km, 1,529 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from LJG to JAF?

A nonstop flight takes about 3h 55m 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 Lijiang and Jaffna?

Jaffna is 2.5 hours behind Lijiang.

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

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