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NAO to GIU: distance & flight time
Nanchong (Nanchong Airport) → Sigiriya (Sigiriya Air Force Base)
2,277 mi
3,664 km · 1,978 nm
4h 56m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2.5h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
2,277 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 56m gate to gate, flying southwest. 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
- NAO — Nanchong Airport · Nanchong, 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 NAO
- DAX · Dachuan Airport79 mi away
- CKG · Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport80 mi away
- MIG · Mianyang Airport95 mi away
- GYS · Guangyuan Airport114 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 NAO from GIU?
The flight distance from Nanchong (NAO) to Sigiriya (GIU) is 2,277 miles (3,664 km, 1,978 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NAO to GIU?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 56m 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 NAO to GIU?
Nonstop service on NAO–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 4h 56m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Nanchong and Sigiriya?
Sigiriya is 2.5 hours behind Nanchong.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NAO to GIU?
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Why are some NAO to GIU fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain NAO–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.