Distance From Jaffna International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, JAF - SEA Distance

The distance from Jaffna International Airport (JAF) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is 8250 miles or 13277 kilometers or 7164 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 Seattle ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Jaffna and Seattle takes around 18 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Jaffna International Airport, Jaffna, Sri Lanka to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, Seattle, United States is 18 hours 58 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 - SEA

Kilometers		13277 km
Statute Miles		8250 miles
Nautical Miles		7164 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 58 minutes

Jaffna International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport Flight Route Map - JAF to SEA Flight Path

Location of Jaffna International Airport & Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Jaffna to Seattle nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • JAF - SEA

Time difference between Jaffna (Sri Lanka) and Seattle (United States) is 12 Hours 30 Minutes.
Seattle time is 12 Hours 30 Minutes behind Jaffna.

Location	Local Time
Jaffna (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-17, 00:10:23 +0530
Seattle (United States)	2025-12-16, 11:40:23 MST

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

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA / KSEA) Seattle, United States