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BQH to GIU: distance & flight time
Biggin Hill (London Biggin Hill Airport) → Sigiriya (Sigiriya Air Force Base)
5,388 mi
8,672 km · 4,682 nm
11h 2m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4.5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
5,388 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 2m 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
- BQH — London Biggin Hill Airport · Biggin Hill, 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 BQH
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport16 mi away
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport23 mi away
- KRH · Redhill Aerodrome11 mi away
- LCY · London City Airport12 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 BQH from GIU?
The flight distance from Biggin Hill (BQH) to Sigiriya (GIU) is 5,388 miles (8,672 km, 4,682 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BQH to GIU?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 2m 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 Biggin Hill and Sigiriya?
Sigiriya is 4.5 hours ahead of Biggin Hill.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BQH to GIU?
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