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OAJ to GIU: distance & flight time
Jacksonville NC (Albert J Ellis Airport) → Sigiriya (Sigiriya Air Force Base)
9,160 mi
14,741 km · 7,960 nm
18h 26m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
9,160 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 26m 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
- OAJ — Albert J Ellis Airport · Jacksonville NC, 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 OAJ
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 OAJ from GIU?
The flight distance from Jacksonville NC (OAJ) to Sigiriya (GIU) is 9,160 miles (14,741 km, 7,960 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from OAJ to GIU?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 26m 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 Jacksonville NC and Sigiriya?
Sigiriya is 9.5 hours ahead of Jacksonville NC.
What is the cheapest way to fly from OAJ to GIU?
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