BHD
Belfast
United Kingdom
9,084 km
5,644 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
9,084 km
5,644 mi / 4,905 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Europe/London
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

BHD CMB
Airport Name George Best Belfast City Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BHD CMB
ICAO Code EGAC VCBI
City Belfast Colombo
Country United Kingdom Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Colombo
Elevation 15 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 54.620000, -5.870000 7.180000, 79.880000

Belfast (BHD) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) in Belfast, United Kingdom to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 9,084 kilometers (5,644 miles / 4,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 United Kingdom 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 10:59 in Belfast, it's 16:29 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 Belfast (BHD) follows a heading of 324° (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 George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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