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BTJ to ACJ: distance & flight time
Banda Aceh (Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport) → Anuradhapura (Anuradhapura Air Force Base)
1,046 mi
1,683 km · 909 nm
2h 44m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1.5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,046 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 44m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BTJ — Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport · Banda Aceh, Indonesia
- ACJ — Anuradhapura Air Force Base · Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BTJ
- SBG · Maimun Saleh Airport25 mi away
- MEQ · Seunagan Airport104 mi away
- LSW · Malikus Saleh Airport107 mi away
- LSX · Lhok Sukon Airport130 mi away
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is BTJ from ACJ?
The flight distance from Banda Aceh (BTJ) to Anuradhapura (ACJ) is 1,046 miles (1,683 km, 909 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BTJ to ACJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 44m 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 BTJ to ACJ?
Nonstop service on BTJ–ACJ 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 2h 44m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Banda Aceh and Anuradhapura?
Anuradhapura is 1.5 hours behind Banda Aceh.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BTJ to ACJ?
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Why are some BTJ to ACJ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain BTJ–ACJ 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.