CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
128 km
79 miles
GIU
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka
Distance
128 km
79 mi / 69 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
47°
northeast

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CMB GIU
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sigiriya Airport
IATA Code CMB GIU
ICAO Code VCBI VCCS
City Colombo Sigiriya
Country Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Colombo
Elevation 30 ft 630 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 7.960000, 80.730000

Colombo (CMB) to Sigiriya (GIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka is 128 kilometers (79 miles / 69 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within Sri Lanka. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 15:52 in Colombo, it's 15:52 in Sigiriya.

The return flight from Sigiriya (GIU) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 227° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Sigiriya Airport (GIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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