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ILN to GIU: distance & flight time
Wilmington (Wilmington Airpark) → Sigiriya (Sigiriya Air Force Base)
9,016 mi
14,510 km · 7,835 nm
18h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.5h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,016 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 9m gate to gate, flying north. 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
- ILN — Wilmington Airpark · Wilmington, 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 ILN
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 ILN from GIU?
The flight distance from Wilmington (ILN) to Sigiriya (GIU) is 9,016 miles (14,510 km, 7,835 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ILN to GIU?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 9m 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 Wilmington and Sigiriya?
Sigiriya is 9.5 hours ahead of Wilmington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ILN to GIU?
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