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ACJ to ECA: distance & flight time
Anuradhapura (Anuradhapura Air Force Base) → East Tawas (Iosco County Airport)
8,664 mi
13,944 km · 7,529 nm
17h 27m
estimated nonstop flight time
-9.5h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,664 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 27m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ACJ — Anuradhapura Air Force Base · Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
- ECA — Iosco County Airport · East Tawas, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ACJ
- GIU · Sigiriya Air Force Base31 mi away
- HIM · Hingurakgoda Air Force Base42 mi away
- TRR · China Bay Airport54 mi away
- CMB · Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport86 mi away
Near ECA
- OSC · Oscoda Wurtsmith Airport10 mi away
- APN · Alpena County Regional Airport53 mi away
- GDW · Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport57 mi away
- HTL · Roscommon County - Blodgett Memorial Airport62 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ACJ from ECA?
The flight distance from Anuradhapura (ACJ) to East Tawas (ECA) is 8,664 miles (13,944 km, 7,529 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ACJ to ECA?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 27m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from ACJ to ECA?
Nonstop service on ACJ–ECA depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 17h 27m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Anuradhapura and East Tawas?
East Tawas is 9.5 hours behind Anuradhapura.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ACJ to ECA?
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Why are some ACJ to ECA fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain ACJ–ECA tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.