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MVY to GIU: distance & flight time
Vineyard Haven MA (Martha's Vineyard Airport) → Sigiriya (Sigiriya Air Force Base)
8,573 mi
13,798 km · 7,450 nm
17h 17m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
8,573 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 17m gate to gate, flying northeast. 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
- MVY — Martha's Vineyard Airport · Vineyard Haven MA, 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 MVY
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 MVY from GIU?
The flight distance from Vineyard Haven MA (MVY) to Sigiriya (GIU) is 8,573 miles (13,798 km, 7,450 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MVY to GIU?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 17m 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 Vineyard Haven MA and Sigiriya?
Sigiriya is 9.5 hours ahead of Vineyard Haven MA.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MVY to GIU?
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