BDU
Malselv
Norway
8,154 km
5,067 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,154 km
5,067 mi / 4,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
115°
east southeast

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BDU CMB
Airport Name Bardufoss Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BDU CMB
ICAO Code ENDU VCBI
City Malselv Colombo
Country Norway Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Oslo Asia/Colombo
Elevation 252 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 69.060000, 18.540000 7.180000, 79.880000

Malselv (BDU) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bardufoss Airport (BDU) in Malselv, Norway to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 8,154 kilometers (5,067 miles / 4,403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 Norway 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 12:35 in Malselv, it's 17:05 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 Malselv (BDU) follows a heading of 341° (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 Bardufoss Airport (BDU) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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