BES
Brest/Guipavas
France
8,991 km
5,587 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,991 km
5,587 mi / 4,855 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Europe/Paris
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

BES CMB
Airport Name Brest Bretagne Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BES CMB
ICAO Code LFRB VCBI
City Brest/Guipavas Colombo
Country France Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Paris Asia/Colombo
Elevation 325 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 48.450000, -4.420000 7.180000, 79.880000

Brest/Guipavas (BES) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) in Brest/Guipavas, France to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 8,991 kilometers (5,587 miles / 4,855 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 France 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 09:30 in Brest/Guipavas, it's 14:00 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 Brest/Guipavas (BES) 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 Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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