ACJ
Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka
13,978 km
8,686 miles
EWR
Newark
United States
Distance
13,978 km
8,686 mi / 7,548 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ACJ EWR
Airport Name Anuradhapura Airport Newark Liberty International Airport
IATA Code ACJ EWR
ICAO Code VCCA KEWR
City Anuradhapura Newark
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/New_York
Elevation 324 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 8.300000, 80.430000 40.690000, -74.170000

Anuradhapura (ACJ) to Newark (EWR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States is 13,978 kilometers (8,686 miles / 7,548 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 19:02 in Anuradhapura, it's 08:32 in Newark. 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 Newark (EWR) to Anuradhapura (ACJ) follows a heading of 32° (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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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