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ACJ to LYH: distance & flight time
Anuradhapura (Anuradhapura Air Force Base) → Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Preston Glenn Field)
9,020 mi
14,516 km · 7,838 nm
18h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
-10.5h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,020 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 9m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 10.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ACJ — Anuradhapura Air Force Base · Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
- LYH — Lynchburg Regional Preston Glenn Field · Lynchburg, 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 LYH
- ROA · Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport43 mi away
- DAN · Danville Regional Airport53 mi away
- SHD · Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport67 mi away
- CHO · Charlottesville Albemarle Airport69 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ACJ from LYH?
The flight distance from Anuradhapura (ACJ) to Lynchburg (LYH) is 9,020 miles (14,516 km, 7,838 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ACJ to LYH?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 9m 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 LYH?
Nonstop service on ACJ–LYH 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 18h 9m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Anuradhapura and Lynchburg?
Lynchburg is 10.5 hours behind Anuradhapura.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ACJ to LYH?
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Why are some ACJ to LYH fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain ACJ–LYH 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.