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NNT to JAF: distance & flight time
Nan (Nan Airport) → Jaffna (Kankesanturai Airport)
1,518 mi
2,443 km · 1,319 nm
3h 27m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1.5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,518 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 27m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- NNT — Nan Airport · Nan, Thailand
- 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 NNT
- PRH · Phrae Airport62 mi away
- ZBY · Sayaboury Airport68 mi away
- LPT · Lampang Airport92 mi away
- CEI · Chiang Rai International Airport98 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 NNT from JAF?
The flight distance from Nan (NNT) to Jaffna (JAF) is 1,518 miles (2,443 km, 1,319 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NNT to JAF?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 27m 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 NNT to JAF?
Nonstop service on NNT–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 3h 27m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Nan and Jaffna?
Jaffna is 1.5 hours behind Nan.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NNT to JAF?
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Why are some NNT to JAF fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain NNT–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.