DUS
Dusseldorf
Germany
8,205 km
5,098 miles
GIU
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,205 km
5,098 mi / 4,430 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
98°
east

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DUS GIU
Airport Name Dusseldorf International Airport Sigiriya Airport
IATA Code DUS GIU
ICAO Code EDDL VCCS
City Dusseldorf Sigiriya
Country Germany Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Colombo
Elevation 147 ft 630 ft
Coordinates 51.290000, 6.770000 7.960000, 80.730000

Dusseldorf (DUS) to Sigiriya (GIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) in Dusseldorf, Germany to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka is 8,205 kilometers (5,098 miles / 4,430 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 Germany 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 23:58 in Dusseldorf, it's 04:28 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 Dusseldorf (DUS) follows a heading of 321° (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 Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) and Sigiriya Airport (GIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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