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ACJ to JRA: distance & flight time
Anuradhapura (Anuradhapura Air Force Base) → New York (West 30th St. Heliport)
8,677 mi
13,965 km · 7,540 nm
17h 29m
estimated nonstop flight time
-9.5h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
8,677 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 29m gate to gate, flying northwest. 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
- JRA — West 30th St. Heliport · New York, 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 JRA
Frequently asked questions
How far is ACJ from JRA?
The flight distance from Anuradhapura (ACJ) to New York (JRA) is 8,677 miles (13,965 km, 7,540 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ACJ to JRA?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 29m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Anuradhapura and New York?
New York is 9.5 hours behind Anuradhapura.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ACJ to JRA?
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