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SAN to GIU: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Sigiriya (Sigiriya Air Force Base)
9,388 mi
15,109 km · 8,158 nm
18h 52m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12.5h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
9,388 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 52m 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
- 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 SAN
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 SAN from GIU?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Sigiriya (GIU) is 9,388 miles (15,109 km, 8,158 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to GIU?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 52m 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 Sigiriya?
Sigiriya is 12.5 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to GIU?
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