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PTJ to JAF: distance & flight time

Portland (Portland Airport) → Jaffna (Kankesanturai Airport)

5,158 mi
8,301 km · 4,482 nm
10h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
-4.5h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details

5,158 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 35m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4.5-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 PTJ from JAF?

The flight distance from Portland (PTJ) to Jaffna (JAF) is 5,158 miles (8,301 km, 4,482 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from PTJ to JAF?

A nonstop flight takes about 10h 35m 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 Portland and Jaffna?

Jaffna is 4.5 hours behind Portland.

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

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