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SAN to ACJ: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Anuradhapura (Anuradhapura Air Force Base)
9,374 mi
15,085 km · 8,145 nm
18h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12.5h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
9,374 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 51m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- ACJ — Anuradhapura Air Force Base · Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near ACJ
- GIU · Sigiriya Air Force Base31 mi away
- HIM · Hingurakgoda Air Force Base42 mi away
- TRR · China Bay Airport54 mi away
- CMB · Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport86 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from ACJ?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Anuradhapura (ACJ) is 9,374 miles (15,085 km, 8,145 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to ACJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 51m 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 San Diego and Anuradhapura?
Anuradhapura is 12.5 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to ACJ?
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