CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
7,911 km
4,916 miles
GIU
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka
Distance
7,911 km
4,916 mi / 4,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
104°
east southeast

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CPH GIU
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Sigiriya Airport
IATA Code CPH GIU
ICAO Code EKCH VCCS
City Copenhagen Sigiriya
Country Denmark Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen Asia/Colombo
Elevation 17 ft 630 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 7.960000, 80.730000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Sigiriya (GIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka is 7,911 kilometers (4,916 miles / 4,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 Denmark 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 19:53 in Copenhagen, it's 00:23 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 Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 326° (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 Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Sigiriya Airport (GIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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