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RKZ to GIU: distance & flight time
Shigatse (Shigatse Air Base) → Sigiriya (Sigiriya Air Force Base)
1,580 mi
2,543 km · 1,373 nm
3h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2.5h
time difference · heading south
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Flight time details
1,580 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 34m gate to gate, flying south. 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
- RKZ — Shigatse Air Base · Shigatse, 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 RKZ
- LXA · Lhasa Gonggar Airport96 mi away
- PBH · Paro Airport135 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 RKZ from GIU?
The flight distance from Shigatse (RKZ) to Sigiriya (GIU) is 1,580 miles (2,543 km, 1,373 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RKZ to GIU?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 34m 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 RKZ to GIU?
Nonstop service on RKZ–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 3h 34m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Shigatse and Sigiriya?
Sigiriya is 2.5 hours behind Shigatse.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RKZ to GIU?
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Why are some RKZ to GIU fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain RKZ–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.