GIU
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka
5,641 km
3,505 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
5,641 km
3,505 mi / 3,046 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
47°
northeast

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GIU ICN
Airport Name Sigiriya Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code GIU ICN
ICAO Code VCCS RKSI
City Sigiriya Seoul
Country Sri Lanka South Korea
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Seoul
Elevation 630 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 7.960000, 80.730000 37.470000, 126.450000

Sigiriya (GIU) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 5,641 kilometers (3,505 miles / 3,046 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Sri Lanka with South Korea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:01 in Sigiriya, it's 12:31 in Seoul. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Sigiriya (GIU) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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