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HRL to GIU: distance & flight time
Harlingen (Valley International Airport) → Sigiriya (Sigiriya Air Force Base)
10,072 mi
16,210 km · 8,753 nm
20h 13m
estimated nonstop flight time
+10.5h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
10,072 miles nonstop takes roughly 20h 13m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 10.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- HRL — Valley International Airport · Harlingen, 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 HRL
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 HRL from GIU?
The flight distance from Harlingen (HRL) to Sigiriya (GIU) is 10,072 miles (16,210 km, 8,753 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HRL to GIU?
A nonstop flight takes about 20h 13m 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 Harlingen and Sigiriya?
Sigiriya is 10.5 hours ahead of Harlingen.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HRL to GIU?
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