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ACJ to ZHY: distance & flight time
Anuradhapura (Anuradhapura Air Force Base) → Zhongwei (Zhongwei Shapotou Airport)
2,545 mi
4,095 km · 2,211 nm
5h 27m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2.5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
2,545 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 27m 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
- ZHY — Zhongwei Shapotou Airport · Zhongwei, 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 ZHY
- AXF · Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport85 mi away
- LHW · Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport112 mi away
- GYU · Guyuan Liupanshan Airport119 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ACJ from ZHY?
The flight distance from Anuradhapura (ACJ) to Zhongwei (ZHY) is 2,545 miles (4,095 km, 2,211 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ACJ to ZHY?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 27m 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 Zhongwei?
Zhongwei is 2.5 hours ahead of Anuradhapura.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ACJ to ZHY?
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