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GYY to GIU: distance & flight time
Gary (Gary Chicago International Airport) → Sigiriya (Sigiriya Air Force Base)
8,930 mi
14,372 km · 7,760 nm
17h 59m
estimated nonstop flight time
+11.5h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,930 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 59m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 11.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GYY — Gary Chicago International Airport · Gary, 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 GYY
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport36 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport20 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport21 mi away
- VPZ · Porter County Municipal Airport24 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 GYY from GIU?
The flight distance from Gary (GYY) to Sigiriya (GIU) is 8,930 miles (14,372 km, 7,760 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GYY to GIU?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 59m 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 GYY to GIU?
Nonstop service on GYY–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 17h 59m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Gary and Sigiriya?
Sigiriya is 11.5 hours ahead of Gary.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GYY to GIU?
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Why are some GYY to GIU fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain GYY–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.