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LJN to GIU: distance & flight time
Angleton (Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport) → Sigiriya (Sigiriya Air Force Base)
9,863 mi
15,873 km · 8,571 nm
19h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
+10.5h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,863 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 48m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 10.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LJN — Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport · Angleton, 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 LJN
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 LJN from GIU?
The flight distance from Angleton (LJN) to Sigiriya (GIU) is 9,863 miles (15,873 km, 8,571 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LJN to GIU?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 48m 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 Angleton and Sigiriya?
Sigiriya is 10.5 hours ahead of Angleton.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LJN to GIU?
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