EBB
Kampala
Uganda
5,423 km
3,370 miles
GIU
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka
Distance
5,423 km
3,370 mi / 2,928 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

EBB GIU
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Sigiriya Airport
IATA Code EBB GIU
ICAO Code HUEN VCCS
City Kampala Sigiriya
Country Uganda Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Kampala Asia/Colombo
Elevation 3,782 ft 630 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 7.960000, 80.730000

Kampala (EBB) to Sigiriya (GIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka is 5,423 kilometers (3,370 miles / 2,928 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 Uganda 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 13:43 in Kampala, it's 16:13 in Sigiriya.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,152 feet between the two airports. Sigiriya Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Sigiriya (GIU) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 263° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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