BLR
Bangalore
India
670 km
416 miles
GIU
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka
Distance
670 km
416 mi / 362 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
150°
south southeast

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BLR GIU
Airport Name Bengaluru International Airport Sigiriya Airport
IATA Code BLR GIU
ICAO Code VOBL VCCS
City Bangalore Sigiriya
Country India Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Colombo
Elevation 3,000 ft 630 ft
Coordinates 13.200000, 77.710000 7.960000, 80.730000

Bangalore (BLR) to Sigiriya (GIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) in Bangalore, India to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka is 670 kilometers (416 miles / 362 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting India with Sri Lanka. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:58 in Bangalore, it's 02:58 in Sigiriya.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,370 feet between the two airports. Sigiriya Airport sits lower than Bengaluru International Airport.

The return flight from Sigiriya (GIU) to Bangalore (BLR) 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 Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) and Sigiriya Airport (GIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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