BCN
Barcelona
Spain
8,463 km
5,259 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,463 km
5,259 mi / 4,570 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

BCN CMB
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BCN CMB
ICAO Code LEBL VCBI
City Barcelona Colombo
Country Spain Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Colombo
Elevation 12 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 7.180000, 79.880000

Barcelona (BCN) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 8,463 kilometers (5,259 miles / 4,570 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 Spain 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 Barcelona, 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 Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 311° (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 Barcelona International Airport (BCN) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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