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PGU to JAF: distance & flight time
Khalije Fars (Persian Gulf International Airport) → Jaffna (Kankesanturai Airport)
2,154 mi
3,467 km · 1,872 nm
4h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,154 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 41m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- PGU — Persian Gulf International Airport · Khalije Fars, Iran
- 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 PGU
- LFM · Lamerd Airport28 mi away
- KNR · Jam Airport39 mi away
- LVP · Lavan Island Airport55 mi away
- KIH · Kish International Airport97 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 PGU from JAF?
The flight distance from Khalije Fars (PGU) to Jaffna (JAF) is 2,154 miles (3,467 km, 1,872 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PGU to JAF?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 41m 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 Khalije Fars and Jaffna?
Jaffna is 2 hours ahead of Khalije Fars.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PGU to JAF?
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