ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
7,742 km
4,811 miles
GIU
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka
Distance
7,742 km
4,811 mi / 4,180 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ARN GIU
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Sigiriya Airport
IATA Code ARN GIU
ICAO Code ESSA VCCS
City Stockholm Sigiriya
Country Sweden Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Asia/Colombo
Elevation 137 ft 630 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 7.960000, 80.730000

Stockholm (ARN) to Sigiriya (GIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka is 7,742 kilometers (4,811 miles / 4,180 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 Sweden with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:22 in Stockholm, it's 03:52 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 Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) and Sigiriya Airport (GIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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