DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
3,305 km
2,054 miles
GIU
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka
Distance
3,305 km
2,054 mi / 1,785 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DXB GIU
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Sigiriya Airport
IATA Code DXB GIU
ICAO Code OMDB VCCS
City Dubai Sigiriya
Country United Arab Emirates Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Dubai Asia/Colombo
Elevation 34 ft 630 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 7.960000, 80.730000

Dubai (DXB) to Sigiriya (GIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka is 3,305 kilometers (2,054 miles / 1,785 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 United Arab Emirates with Sri Lanka. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:11 in Dubai, it's 08:41 in Sigiriya.

The return flight from Sigiriya (GIU) to Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 309° (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 Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Sigiriya Airport (GIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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