GIU
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka
7,279 km
4,523 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
7,279 km
4,523 mi / 3,930 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
324°
northwest

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GIU WAW
Airport Name Sigiriya Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code GIU WAW
ICAO Code VCCS EPWA
City Sigiriya Warsaw
Country Sri Lanka Poland
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 630 ft 362 ft
Coordinates 7.960000, 80.730000 52.170000, 20.970000

Sigiriya (GIU) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 7,279 kilometers (4,523 miles / 3,930 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Poland. 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 07:23 in Sigiriya, it's 02:53 in Warsaw. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Sigiriya (GIU) follows a heading of 110° (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 Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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