DAC
Dhaka
Bangladesh
2,044 km
1,270 miles
GIU
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka
Distance
2,044 km
1,270 mi / 1,104 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Dhaka
Heading
212°
south southwest

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DAC GIU
Airport Name Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Sigiriya Airport
IATA Code DAC GIU
ICAO Code VGHS VCCS
City Dhaka Sigiriya
Country Bangladesh Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Dhaka Asia/Colombo
Elevation 30 ft 630 ft
Coordinates 23.840000, 90.400000 7.960000, 80.730000

Dhaka (DAC) to Sigiriya (GIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka is 2,044 kilometers (1,270 miles / 1,104 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:39 in Dhaka, it's 03:09 in Sigiriya.

The return flight from Sigiriya (GIU) to Dhaka (DAC) follows a heading of 29° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and Sigiriya Airport (GIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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