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Jaffna International Airport (JAF)
Jaffna International Airport is an international airport serving Jaffna (Northern Province), Sri Lanka. Its IATA code is JAF and its ICAO code is VCCJ. It has one runway, 1,400 m long.
- IATAJAF
- ICAOVCCJ
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- JAF
- ICAO code
- VCCJ
- City
- Jaffna
- Region / province
- Northern Province
- Country / territory
- Sri Lanka
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 9.7923° N, 80.0701° E
- Elevation
- 10 m (33 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 1,400 m (4,593 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 1,400 m4,593 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
3,124 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h 25 min
Hanoi (HAN)
3,030 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h 15 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
2,909 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h 10 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Tower TWR | 124.300 MHz |
Air freight to and from Jaffna International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Jaffna through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Sri Lanka
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport | CMB | 291 km |
| Batticaloa International Airport | BTC | 292 km |
| Colombo Ratmalana International Airport | RML | 331 km |
| Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport | HRI | 407 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Jaffna International Airport?
The IATA code of Jaffna International Airport is JAF and its ICAO code is VCCJ. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Jaffna International Airport located?
Jaffna International Airport is in Jaffna, Northern Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 9.7923° N, 80.0701° E and an elevation of 10 m (33 ft).
How far is Jaffna International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Jaffna International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 2,909 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 3,030 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 3,124 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 4 h 10 min.
How long is the runway at Jaffna International Airport?
The longest runway at Jaffna International Airport is 1,400 m (4,593 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Jaffna International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Jaffna International Airport (JAF) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.