GIU
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka
5,428 km
3,373 miles
TLV
Tel Aviv
Israel
Distance
5,428 km
3,373 mi / 2,931 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
306°
northwest

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GIU TLV
Airport Name Sigiriya Airport Ben Gurion International Airport
IATA Code GIU TLV
ICAO Code VCCS LLBG
City Sigiriya Tel Aviv
Country Sri Lanka Israel
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 630 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 7.960000, 80.730000 32.010000, 34.890000

Sigiriya (GIU) to Tel Aviv (TLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel is 5,428 kilometers (3,373 miles / 2,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Israel. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:19 in Sigiriya, it's 06:49 in Tel Aviv. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tel Aviv (TLV) to Sigiriya (GIU) follows a heading of 109° (east southeast). 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 Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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