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LYH to JAF: distance & flight time
Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Preston Glenn Field) → Jaffna (Kankesanturai Airport)
8,915 mi
14,348 km · 7,747 nm
17h 57m
estimated nonstop flight time
+10.5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
8,915 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 57m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 10.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LYH — Lynchburg Regional Preston Glenn Field · Lynchburg, 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 LYH
- ROA · Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport43 mi away
- DAN · Danville Regional Airport53 mi away
- SHD · Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport67 mi away
- CHO · Charlottesville Albemarle Airport69 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 LYH from JAF?
The flight distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Jaffna (JAF) is 8,915 miles (14,348 km, 7,747 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LYH to JAF?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 57m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from LYH to JAF?
Nonstop service on LYH–JAF depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 17h 57m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Lynchburg and Jaffna?
Jaffna is 10.5 hours ahead of Lynchburg.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LYH to JAF?
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Why are some LYH to JAF fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LYH–JAF tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.