CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,022 km
4,985 miles
GIU
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,022 km
4,985 mi / 4,332 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT GIU
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Sigiriya Airport
IATA Code CPT GIU
ICAO Code FACT VCCS
City Cape Town Sigiriya
Country South Africa Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Colombo
Elevation 151 ft 630 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 7.960000, 80.730000

Cape Town (CPT) to Sigiriya (GIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka is 8,022 kilometers (4,985 miles / 4,332 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 South Africa with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:10 in Cape Town, it's 08:40 in Sigiriya. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sigiriya (GIU) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 230° (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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Sigiriya Airport (GIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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