Distance From Jaffna International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, JAF - KUL Distance

The distance from Jaffna International Airport (JAF) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is 1563 miles or 2516 kilometers or 1358 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Jaffna ( Sri Lanka ) to Sepang ( Malaysia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Jaffna and Sepang takes around 3 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Jaffna International Airport, Jaffna, Sri Lanka to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Sepang, Malaysia is 3 hours 35 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • JAF - KUL

Kilometers		2516 km
Statute Miles		1563 miles
Nautical Miles		1358 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 35 minutes

Jaffna International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport Flight Route Map - JAF to KUL Flight Path

Location of Jaffna International Airport & Kuala Lumpur International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Jaffna to Sepang nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Sepang, Malaysia. .

Nonstop flight route between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Sepang, Malaysia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JAF - KUL

Time difference between Jaffna (Sri Lanka) and Sepang (Malaysia) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Sepang time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Jaffna.

Location	Local Time
Jaffna (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-14, 17:44:54 +0530
Sepang (Malaysia)	2025-12-14, 20:14:54 +08

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Jaffna International Airport (JAF / VCCJ) Jaffna, Sri Lanka

Destination

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL / WMKK) Sepang, Malaysia