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LHR to GIU: distance & flight time

London (London Heathrow Airport) → Sigiriya (Sigiriya Air Force Base)

5,410 mi
8,707 km · 4,701 nm
11h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4.5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details

5,410 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 4m 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.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is LHR from GIU?

The flight distance from London (LHR) to Sigiriya (GIU) is 5,410 miles (8,707 km, 4,701 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from LHR to GIU?

A nonstop flight takes about 11h 4m 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 Sigiriya?

Sigiriya is 4.5 hours ahead of London.

What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to GIU?

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