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GIU to NHT: distance & flight time
Sigiriya (Sigiriya Air Force Base) → Northolt (RAF Northolt)
5,408 mi
8,704 km · 4,700 nm
11h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5.5h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,408 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 4m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GIU — Sigiriya Air Force Base · Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
- NHT — RAF Northolt · Northolt, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near NHT
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport6 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport30 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park17 mi away
- LCY · London City Airport21 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GIU from NHT?
The flight distance from Sigiriya (GIU) to Northolt (NHT) is 5,408 miles (8,704 km, 4,700 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GIU to NHT?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 4m 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 GIU to NHT?
Nonstop service on GIU–NHT 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 11h 4m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Sigiriya and Northolt?
Northolt is 5.5 hours behind Sigiriya.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GIU to NHT?
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Why are some GIU to NHT fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain GIU–NHT 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.