AMM
Amman
Jordan
5,320 km
3,305 miles
GIU
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka
Distance
5,320 km
3,305 mi / 2,872 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Amman
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AMM GIU
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Sigiriya Airport
IATA Code AMM GIU
ICAO Code OJAI VCCS
City Amman Sigiriya
Country Jordan Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Amman Asia/Colombo
Elevation 2,395 ft 630 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 7.960000, 80.730000

Amman (AMM) to Sigiriya (GIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka is 5,320 kilometers (3,305 miles / 2,872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 Jordan with Sri Lanka. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:49 in Amman, it's 06:19 in Sigiriya.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,765 feet between the two airports. Sigiriya Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Sigiriya (GIU) to Amman (AMM) 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 Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and Sigiriya Airport (GIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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