GIU
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka
8,706 km
5,410 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
8,706 km
5,410 mi / 4,701 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
321°
northwest

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GIU LHR
Airport Name Sigiriya Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code GIU LHR
ICAO Code VCCS EGLL
City Sigiriya London
Country Sri Lanka United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/London
Elevation 630 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 7.960000, 80.730000 51.470000, -0.460000

Sigiriya (GIU) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 8,706 kilometers (5,410 miles / 4,701 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:42 in Sigiriya, it's 23:12 in London. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from London (LHR) to Sigiriya (GIU) follows a heading of 92° (east). 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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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