AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
14,908 km
9,263 miles
GIU
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka
Distance
14,908 km
9,263 mi / 8,049 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
116°
east southeast

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AEP GIU
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Sigiriya Airport
IATA Code AEP GIU
ICAO Code SABE VCCS
City Buenos Aires Sigiriya
Country Argentina Sri Lanka
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Asia/Colombo
Elevation 18 ft 630 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 7.960000, 80.730000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Sigiriya (GIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka is 14,908 kilometers (9,263 miles / 8,049 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:25 in Buenos Aires, it's 02:55 in Sigiriya. With a 8.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Sigiriya (GIU) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 229° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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