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SAT to GIU: distance & flight time
San Antonio (San Antonio International Airport) → Sigiriya (Sigiriya Air Force Base)
9,846 mi
15,845 km · 8,556 nm
19h 46m
estimated nonstop flight time
+10.5h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,846 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 46m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 10.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAT — San Antonio International Airport · San Antonio, 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 SAT
- RND · Randolph Air Force Base11 mi away
- SKF · Lackland Air Force Base12 mi away
- SSF · Stinson Municipal Airport14 mi away
- AUS · Austin Bergstrom International Airport66 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 SAT from GIU?
The flight distance from San Antonio (SAT) to Sigiriya (GIU) is 9,846 miles (15,845 km, 8,556 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAT to GIU?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 46m 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 Antonio and Sigiriya?
Sigiriya is 10.5 hours ahead of San Antonio.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAT to GIU?
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