GIU
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka
3,891 km
2,418 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
3,891 km
2,418 mi / 2,101 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
61°
east northeast

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GIU SZX
Airport Name Sigiriya Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code GIU SZX
ICAO Code VCCS ZGSZ
City Sigiriya Shenzhen
Country Sri Lanka China
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 630 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 7.960000, 80.730000 22.640000, 113.810000

Sigiriya (GIU) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 3,891 kilometers (2,418 miles / 2,101 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:44 in Sigiriya, it's 11:14 in Shenzhen.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Sigiriya (GIU) follows a heading of 250° (west southwest). 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 Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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