Distance From Jaffna International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, JAF - MSP Distance

The distance from Jaffna International Airport (JAF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is 8636 miles or 13898 kilometers or 7500 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 Minneapolis ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Jaffna and Minneapolis takes around 19 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Jaffna International Airport, Jaffna, Sri Lanka to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis, United States is 19 hours 51 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 - MSP

Kilometers		13898 km
Statute Miles		8636 miles
Nautical Miles		7500 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 51 minutes

Jaffna International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field Flight Route Map - JAF to MSP Flight Path

Location of Jaffna International Airport & Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field is given below.
Click the map to view Jaffna to Minneapolis nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Minneapolis, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JAF - MSP

Time difference between Jaffna (Sri Lanka) and Minneapolis (United States) is 10 Hours 30 Minutes.
Minneapolis time is 10 Hours 30 Minutes behind Jaffna.

Location	Local Time
Jaffna (Sri Lanka)	2026-06-21, 23:42:45 +0530
Minneapolis (United States)	2026-06-21, 13:12:45 CDT

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

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP / KMSP) Minneapolis, United States