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MXZ to GIU: distance & flight time
Meixian (Meixian Airport) → Sigiriya (Sigiriya Air Force Base)
2,597 mi
4,179 km · 2,256 nm
5h 33m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2.5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,597 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 33m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MXZ — Meixian Airport · Meixian, China
- 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 MXZ
- SWA · Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport60 mi away
- LCX · Longyan Guanzhishan Airport99 mi away
- XMN · Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport126 mi away
- HUZ · Huizhou Airport132 mi away
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 MXZ from GIU?
The flight distance from Meixian (MXZ) to Sigiriya (GIU) is 2,597 miles (4,179 km, 2,256 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MXZ to GIU?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 33m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from MXZ to GIU?
Nonstop service on MXZ–GIU depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 5h 33m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Meixian and Sigiriya?
Sigiriya is 2.5 hours behind Meixian.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MXZ to GIU?
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Why are some MXZ to GIU fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MXZ–GIU tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.