ACC
Accra
Ghana
8,923 km
5,544 miles
GIU
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,923 km
5,544 mi / 4,818 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Africa/Accra
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

ACC GIU
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Sigiriya Airport
IATA Code ACC GIU
ICAO Code DGAA VCCS
City Accra Sigiriya
Country Ghana Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Colombo
Elevation 205 ft 630 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 7.960000, 80.730000

Accra (ACC) to Sigiriya (GIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka is 8,923 kilometers (5,544 miles / 4,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ghana with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:38 in Accra, it's 03:08 in Sigiriya. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sigiriya (GIU) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Sigiriya Airport (GIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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