BGZ
Braga
Portugal
9,340 km
5,804 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
9,340 km
5,804 mi / 5,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
86°
east

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BGZ CMB
Airport Name Braga Municipal Aerodrome Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BGZ CMB
ICAO Code LPBR VCBI
City Braga Colombo
Country Portugal Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Asia/Colombo
Elevation 247 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 41.590000, -8.450000 7.180000, 79.880000

Braga (BGZ) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Braga Municipal Aerodrome (BGZ) in Braga, Portugal to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 9,340 kilometers (5,804 miles / 5,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Portugal 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 01:55 in Braga, it's 07:25 in Colombo. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Braga (BGZ) 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 Braga Municipal Aerodrome (BGZ) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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