BER
Berlin
Germany
7,786 km
4,838 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
7,786 km
4,838 mi / 4,204 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BER CMB
Airport Name Berlin Brandenburg Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BER CMB
ICAO Code EDDB VCBI
City Berlin Colombo
Country Germany Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Colombo
Elevation 156 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 52.360000, 13.500000 7.180000, 79.880000

Berlin (BER) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) in Berlin, Germany to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 7,786 kilometers (4,838 miles / 4,204 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 Germany 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 10:44 in Berlin, it's 15:14 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 Berlin (BER) follows a heading of 323° (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 Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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