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MDW to JAF: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → Jaffna (Kankesanturai Airport)
8,790 mi
14,147 km · 7,639 nm
17h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
+10.5h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,790 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 42m gate to gate, flying north. 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
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, 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 MDW
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport15 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport21 mi away
- LOT · Lewis University Airport22 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 MDW from JAF?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Jaffna (JAF) is 8,790 miles (14,147 km, 7,639 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to JAF?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 42m 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 Chicago and Jaffna?
Jaffna is 10.5 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to JAF?
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