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SYZ to ACJ: distance & flight time
Shiraz (Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport) → Anuradhapura (Anuradhapura Air Force Base)
2,325 mi
3,742 km · 2,020 nm
5h 2m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,325 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 2m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SYZ — Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport · Shiraz, Iran
- 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 SYZ
- FAZ · Fasa Airport82 mi away
- JAR · Jahrom Airport89 mi away
- YES · Yasouj Airport102 mi away
- BUZ · Bushehr Airport114 mi away
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 SYZ from ACJ?
The flight distance from Shiraz (SYZ) to Anuradhapura (ACJ) is 2,325 miles (3,742 km, 2,020 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SYZ to ACJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 2m 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 Shiraz and Anuradhapura?
Anuradhapura is 2 hours ahead of Shiraz.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SYZ to ACJ?
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