BOL
Ballykelly
United Kingdom
9,156 km
5,690 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
9,156 km
5,690 mi / 4,944 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Europe/London
Heading
88°
east

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BOL CMB
Airport Name Ballykelly Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BOL CMB
ICAO Code EGQB VCBI
City Ballykelly Colombo
Country United Kingdom Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Colombo
Elevation 85 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 55.060000, -7.020000 7.180000, 79.880000

Ballykelly (BOL) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ballykelly Airport (BOL) in Ballykelly, United Kingdom to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 9,156 kilometers (5,690 miles / 4,944 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 04:41 in Ballykelly, it's 10:11 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 Ballykelly (BOL) follows a heading of 325° (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 Ballykelly Airport (BOL) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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