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PYR to JAF: distance & flight time
Andravida (Andravida Air Base) → Jaffna (Kankesanturai Airport)
4,111 mi
6,617 km · 3,573 nm
8h 32m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3.5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
4,111 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 32m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- PYR — Andravida Air Base · Andravida, Greece
- 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 PYR
- GPA · Araxos Airport17 mi away
- ZTH · Zakynthos International Airport "Dionysios Solomos"25 mi away
- EFL · Kefallinia Airport45 mi away
- AGQ · Agrinion Air Base47 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 PYR from JAF?
The flight distance from Andravida (PYR) to Jaffna (JAF) is 4,111 miles (6,617 km, 3,573 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PYR to JAF?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 32m 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 PYR to JAF?
Nonstop service on PYR–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 8h 32m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Andravida and Jaffna?
Jaffna is 3.5 hours ahead of Andravida.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PYR to JAF?
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Why are some PYR to JAF fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain PYR–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.