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BTJ to GIU: distance & flight time
Banda Aceh (Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport) → Sigiriya (Sigiriya Air Force Base)
1,022 mi
1,645 km · 888 nm
2h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1.5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,022 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 41m 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
- 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 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 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 BTJ from GIU?
The flight distance from Banda Aceh (BTJ) to Sigiriya (GIU) is 1,022 miles (1,645 km, 888 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BTJ to GIU?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 41m 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 GIU?
Nonstop service on BTJ–GIU 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 41m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Banda Aceh and Sigiriya?
Sigiriya is 1.5 hours behind Banda Aceh.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BTJ to GIU?
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Why are some BTJ to GIU fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain BTJ–GIU 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.