BUD
Budapest
Hungary
7,232 km
4,494 miles
GIU
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka
Distance
7,232 km
4,494 mi / 3,905 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
106°
east southeast

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BUD GIU
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Sigiriya Airport
IATA Code BUD GIU
ICAO Code LHBP VCCS
City Budapest Sigiriya
Country Hungary Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Budapest Asia/Colombo
Elevation 495 ft 630 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 7.960000, 80.730000

Budapest (BUD) to Sigiriya (GIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka is 7,232 kilometers (4,494 miles / 3,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 Hungary 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 20:47 in Budapest, it's 01:17 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 Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 319° (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 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) and Sigiriya Airport (GIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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