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DCA to GIU: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Sigiriya (Sigiriya Air Force Base)
8,902 mi
14,326 km · 7,735 nm
17h 55m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
8,902 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 55m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
- 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 DCA
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 DCA from GIU?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Sigiriya (GIU) is 8,902 miles (14,326 km, 7,735 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to GIU?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 55m 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 Washington and Sigiriya?
Sigiriya is 9.5 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to GIU?
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