EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
8,908 km
5,535 miles
GIU
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,908 km
5,535 mi / 4,810 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Europe/London
Heading
90°
east

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EDI GIU
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Sigiriya Airport
IATA Code EDI GIU
ICAO Code EGPH VCCS
City Edinburgh Sigiriya
Country United Kingdom Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Colombo
Elevation 135 ft 630 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 7.960000, 80.730000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Sigiriya (GIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka is 8,908 kilometers (5,535 miles / 4,810 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 United Kingdom 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 00:23 in Edinburgh, it's 05:53 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 Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 326° (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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Sigiriya Airport (GIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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