ACJ
Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka
15,085 km
9,373 miles
ATL
Atlanta
United States
Distance
15,085 km
9,373 mi / 8,145 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ACJ ATL
Airport Name Anuradhapura Airport Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport
IATA Code ACJ ATL
ICAO Code VCCA KATL
City Anuradhapura Atlanta
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/New_York
Elevation 324 ft 1,026 ft
Coordinates 8.300000, 80.430000 33.640000, -84.430000

Anuradhapura (ACJ) to Atlanta (ATL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka to Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States is 15,085 kilometers (9,373 miles / 8,145 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 13:05 in Anuradhapura, it's 02:35 in Atlanta. 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 Atlanta (ATL) to Anuradhapura (ACJ) follows a heading of 22° (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 Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) and Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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