GIU
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka
8,953 km
5,563 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
8,953 km
5,563 mi / 4,834 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
310°
northwest

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GIU MAD
Airport Name Sigiriya Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code GIU MAD
ICAO Code VCCS LEMD
City Sigiriya Madrid
Country Sri Lanka Spain
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Madrid
Elevation 630 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 7.960000, 80.730000 40.490000, -3.570000

Sigiriya (GIU) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 8,953 kilometers (5,563 miles / 4,834 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Spain. 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 03:58 in Sigiriya, it's 23:28 in Madrid. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,371 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Sigiriya Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Sigiriya (GIU) follows a heading of 88° (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 Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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