ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
7,773 km
4,830 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
7,773 km
4,830 mi / 4,197 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ARN CMB
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code ARN CMB
ICAO Code ESSA VCBI
City Stockholm Colombo
Country Sweden Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Asia/Colombo
Elevation 137 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 7.180000, 79.880000

Stockholm (ARN) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 7,773 kilometers (4,830 miles / 4,197 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 Sweden with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:03 in Stockholm, it's 12:33 in Colombo. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 332° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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