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LGW to ACJ: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Anuradhapura (Anuradhapura Air Force Base)
5,366 mi
8,636 km · 4,663 nm
10h 59m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4.5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
5,366 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 59m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
- 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 LGW
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport25 mi away
- KRH · Redhill Aerodrome5 mi away
- BQH · London Biggin Hill Airport16 mi away
- ESH · Shoreham Airport22 mi away
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 LGW from ACJ?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Anuradhapura (ACJ) is 5,366 miles (8,636 km, 4,663 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to ACJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 59m 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 London and Anuradhapura?
Anuradhapura is 4.5 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to ACJ?
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