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CGO to ACJ: distance & flight time
Zhengzhou (Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport) → Anuradhapura (Anuradhapura Air Force Base)
2,786 mi
4,484 km · 2,421 nm
5h 56m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2.5h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
2,786 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 56m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CGO — Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport · Zhengzhou, China
- 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 CGO
- LYA · Luoyang Airport84 mi away
- CIH · Changzhi Airport126 mi away
- NNY · Nanyang Jiangying Airport128 mi away
- HDG · Handan Airport142 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 CGO from ACJ?
The flight distance from Zhengzhou (CGO) to Anuradhapura (ACJ) is 2,786 miles (4,484 km, 2,421 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGO to ACJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 56m 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 CGO to ACJ?
Nonstop service on CGO–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 5h 56m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Zhengzhou and Anuradhapura?
Anuradhapura is 2.5 hours behind Zhengzhou.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGO to ACJ?
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Why are some CGO to ACJ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain CGO–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.