ALG
Algiers
Algeria
8,368 km
5,200 miles
GIU
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,368 km
5,200 mi / 4,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

ALG GIU
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Sigiriya Airport
IATA Code ALG GIU
ICAO Code DAAG VCCS
City Algiers Sigiriya
Country Algeria Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Colombo
Elevation 82 ft 630 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 7.960000, 80.730000

Algiers (ALG) to Sigiriya (GIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka is 8,368 kilometers (5,200 miles / 4,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Algeria 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 11:39 in Algiers, it's 16:09 in Sigiriya. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sigiriya (GIU) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 306° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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