Distance From Jaffna International Airport to Sigiriya Air Force Base, JAF - GIU Distance

The distance from Jaffna International Airport (JAF) to Sigiriya Air Force Base (GIU) is 135 miles or 217 kilometers or 117 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Jaffna ( Sri Lanka ) to Sigiriya ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Jaffna and Sigiriya takes around 0 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Jaffna International Airport, Jaffna, Sri Lanka to Sigiriya Air Force Base, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka is 0 hours 18 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • JAF - GIU

Kilometers		217 km
Statute Miles		135 miles
Nautical Miles		117 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		0 hours 18 minutes

Jaffna International Airport to Sigiriya Air Force Base Flight Route Map - JAF to GIU Flight Path

Location of Jaffna International Airport & Sigiriya Air Force Base is given below.
Click the map to view Jaffna to Sigiriya nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Sigiriya, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JAF - GIU

Time difference between Jaffna (Sri Lanka) and Sigiriya (Sri Lanka) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Jaffna (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-14, 08:09:34 +0530
Sigiriya (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-14, 08:09:34 +0530

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Jaffna International Airport (JAF / VCCJ) Jaffna, Sri Lanka

Destination

Sigiriya Air Force Base (GIU / VCCS) Sigiriya, Sri Lanka