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ACJ to KGT: distance & flight time
Anuradhapura (Anuradhapura Air Force Base) → Kangding (Kangding Airport)
2,044 mi
3,289 km · 1,776 nm
4h 28m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2.5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
2,044 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 28m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ACJ — Anuradhapura Air Force Base · Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
- KGT — Kangding Airport · Kangding, China
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 KGT
- DCY · Daocheng Yading Airport116 mi away
- CTU · Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport135 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ACJ from KGT?
The flight distance from Anuradhapura (ACJ) to Kangding (KGT) is 2,044 miles (3,289 km, 1,776 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ACJ to KGT?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 28m 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 KGT?
Nonstop service on ACJ–KGT 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 4h 28m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Anuradhapura and Kangding?
Kangding is 2.5 hours ahead of Anuradhapura.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ACJ to KGT?
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Why are some ACJ to KGT fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain ACJ–KGT 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.