BHX
Birmingham
United Kingdom
8,808 km
5,473 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,808 km
5,473 mi / 4,756 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Europe/London
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

BHX CMB
Airport Name Birmingham International Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BHX CMB
ICAO Code EGBB VCBI
City Birmingham Colombo
Country United Kingdom Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Colombo
Elevation 327 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 52.450000, -1.750000 7.180000, 79.880000

Birmingham (BHX) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) in Birmingham, United Kingdom to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 8,808 kilometers (5,473 miles / 4,756 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 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 22:12 in Birmingham, it's 03:42 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 Birmingham (BHX) follows a heading of 322° (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 Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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