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LHR to ACJ: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Anuradhapura (Anuradhapura Air Force Base)
5,379 mi
8,656 km · 4,674 nm
11h 1m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4.5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
5,379 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 1m 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
- LHR — London Heathrow 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 LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 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 LHR from ACJ?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Anuradhapura (ACJ) is 5,379 miles (8,656 km, 4,674 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to ACJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 1m 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 LHR to ACJ?
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