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IAD to ACJ: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Anuradhapura (Anuradhapura Air Force Base)
8,877 mi
14,286 km · 7,714 nm
17h 52m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
8,877 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 52m 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
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
- 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 IAD
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 IAD from ACJ?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Anuradhapura (ACJ) is 8,877 miles (14,286 km, 7,714 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to ACJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 52m 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 Anuradhapura?
Anuradhapura is 9.5 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to ACJ?
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