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ACJ to VDA: distance & flight time
Anuradhapura (Anuradhapura Air Force Base) → Ovda (Ovda International Airport)
3,295 mi
5,303 km · 2,863 nm
6h 56m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2.5h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
3,295 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 56m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ACJ — Anuradhapura Air Force Base · Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
- VDA — Ovda International Airport · Ovda, Israel
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 VDA
- ETM · Ramon Airport16 mi away
- AQJ · Aqaba King Hussein International Airport23 mi away
- ETH · Eilat Airport26 mi away
- TCP · Taba International Airport26 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ACJ from VDA?
The flight distance from Anuradhapura (ACJ) to Ovda (VDA) is 3,295 miles (5,303 km, 2,863 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ACJ to VDA?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 56m 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 VDA?
Nonstop service on ACJ–VDA 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 6h 56m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Anuradhapura and Ovda?
Ovda is 2.5 hours behind Anuradhapura.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ACJ to VDA?
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Why are some ACJ to VDA fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain ACJ–VDA 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.