DUB
Dublin
Ireland
9,099 km
5,654 miles
GIU
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka
Distance
9,099 km
5,654 mi / 4,913 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
88°
east

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DUB GIU
Airport Name Dublin Airport Sigiriya Airport
IATA Code DUB GIU
ICAO Code EIDW VCCS
City Dublin Sigiriya
Country Ireland Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Dublin Asia/Colombo
Elevation 242 ft 630 ft
Coordinates 53.420000, -6.270000 7.960000, 80.730000

Dublin (DUB) to Sigiriya (GIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dublin Airport (DUB) in Dublin, Ireland to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka is 9,099 kilometers (5,654 miles / 4,913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ireland 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 10:52 in Dublin, it's 16:22 in Sigiriya. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sigiriya (GIU) to Dublin (DUB) follows a heading of 323° (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 Dublin Airport (DUB) and Sigiriya Airport (GIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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