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SIF to JAF: distance & flight time

Simara (Simara Airport) → Jaffna (Kankesanturai Airport)

1,242 mi
1,999 km · 1,079 nm
3h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
-0.2h
time difference · heading south
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Flight time details

1,242 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 10m gate to gate, flying south. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 0.2-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 SIF from JAF?

The flight distance from Simara (SIF) to Jaffna (JAF) is 1,242 miles (1,999 km, 1,079 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from SIF to JAF?

A nonstop flight takes about 3h 10m 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 Simara and Jaffna?

Jaffna is 0.2 hours behind Simara.

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

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