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BEX to GIU: distance & flight time
Benson (RAF Benson) → Sigiriya (Sigiriya Air Force Base)
5,438 mi
8,751 km · 4,725 nm
11h 8m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4.5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
5,438 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 8m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BEX — RAF Benson · Benson, United Kingdom
- GIU — Sigiriya Air Force Base · Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BEX
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport29 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport51 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park12 mi away
- OXF · Oxford (Kidlington) Airport18 mi away
Near GIU
- HIM · Hingurakgoda Air Force Base18 mi away
- ACJ · Anuradhapura Air Force Base31 mi away
- TRR · China Bay Airport51 mi away
- BTC · Batticaloa Airport67 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BEX from GIU?
The flight distance from Benson (BEX) to Sigiriya (GIU) is 5,438 miles (8,751 km, 4,725 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BEX to GIU?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 8m 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 Benson and Sigiriya?
Sigiriya is 4.5 hours ahead of Benson.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BEX to GIU?
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