Distance from Kigali to Jaffna

The distance between Kigali, Rwanda and Jaffna, Sri Lanka is 5,684 kilometers (3,532 miles).

Kigali, Rwanda

Jaffna, Northern Province, Sri Lanka

From Kigali to Jaffna, the straight-line distance is 5,684 kilometers, heading east. Kigali is situated at an altitude of 1,542 meters above sea level, while Jaffna is at only 7 meters.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 8-10 hours
Jet fighter 6-8 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Kigali, Rwanda

Local time:

Time Zone: Africa/Kigali

Coordinates: 1.95° S 30.0589° E

Elevation: 1,542 m (5,059 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Kigali International Airport (KGL)
  • Kirundo Airport (KRE)
  • Gisenyi Airport (GYI)
  • Goma International Airport (GOM)
  • Kamembe Airport (KME)
Jaffna, Sri Lanka

Local time:

Time Zone: Asia/Colombo

Coordinates: 9.6685° N 80.0074° E

Elevation: 7 m (23 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Kankesanturai Airport (JAF)
  • Tanjore Air Force Base (TJV)
  • Anuradhapura Air Force Base (ACJ)
  • Trincomalee Airport (TRR)
  • Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport (TRZ)

Other distances from Kigali

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Kigali to Gisenyi 93 km
From Kigali to Musanze 69 km
From Kigali to Byumba 41 km
From Kigali to Nyagatare 78 km
From Kigali to Gitarama 36 km

Other distances from Jaffna

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Jaffna to Colombo 303 km
From Jaffna to Galle 401 km
From Jaffna to Batticaloa 285 km
From Jaffna to Pita Kotte 307 km
From Jaffna to Matara 416 km

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From To Distance (kilometers)
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Oklahoma City, United States Callao, Peru 5,681 km
Jacksonville, United States Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia 5,681 km
Zaragoza, Spain Laval, Canada 5,687 km
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