GIU
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka
15,632 km
9,713 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
15,632 km
9,713 mi / 8,441 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIU TPA
Airport Name Sigiriya Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code GIU TPA
ICAO Code VCCS KTPA
City Sigiriya Tampa
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/New_York
Elevation 630 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 7.960000, 80.730000 27.980000, -82.530000

Sigiriya (GIU) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 15,632 kilometers (9,713 miles / 8,441 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:31 in Sigiriya, it's 01:01 in Tampa. With a 10.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Sigiriya (GIU) follows a heading of 27° (north northeast). 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 Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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