BLO
Blonduos
Iceland
9,742 km
6,054 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
9,742 km
6,054 mi / 5,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BLO CMB
Airport Name Hjaltabakki Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BLO CMB
ICAO Code BIBL VCBI
City Blonduos Colombo
Country Iceland Sri Lanka
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Asia/Colombo
Elevation 131 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 65.640000, -20.290000 7.180000, 79.880000

Blonduos (BLO) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hjaltabakki Airport (BLO) in Blonduos, Iceland to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 9,742 kilometers (6,054 miles / 5,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Iceland 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 10:50 in Blonduos, it's 16:20 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 Blonduos (BLO) follows a heading of 336° (north 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 Hjaltabakki Airport (BLO) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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