BLY
Belmullet
Ireland
9,355 km
5,813 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
9,355 km
5,813 mi / 5,051 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

BLY CMB
Airport Name Belmullet Aerodrome Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BLY CMB
ICAO Code EIBT VCBI
City Belmullet Colombo
Country Ireland Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Dublin Asia/Colombo
Elevation 150 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 54.220000, -10.030000 7.180000, 79.880000

Belmullet (BLY) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Belmullet Aerodrome (BLY) in Belmullet, Ireland to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 9,355 kilometers (5,813 miles / 5,051 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 Ireland 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 10:49 in Belmullet, it's 16:19 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 Belmullet (BLY) 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 Belmullet Aerodrome (BLY) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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