BBU
Bucharest
Romania
6,629 km
4,119 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
6,629 km
4,119 mi / 3,580 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BBU CMB
Airport Name Baneasa International Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BBU CMB
ICAO Code LRBS VCBI
City Bucharest Colombo
Country Romania Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Asia/Colombo
Elevation 297 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 44.500000, 26.100000 7.180000, 79.880000

Bucharest (BBU) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baneasa International Airport (BBU) in Bucharest, Romania to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 6,629 kilometers (4,119 miles / 3,580 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 Romania 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 02:40 in Bucharest, it's 06:10 in Colombo. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Bucharest (BBU) follows a heading of 318° (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 Baneasa International Airport (BBU) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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