BOU
Bourges
France
8,479 km
5,268 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,479 km
5,268 mi / 4,578 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Europe/Paris
Heading
94°
east

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BOU CMB
Airport Name Bourges Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BOU CMB
ICAO Code LFLD VCBI
City Bourges Colombo
Country France Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Paris Asia/Colombo
Elevation 529 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 47.060000, 2.370000 7.180000, 79.880000

Bourges (BOU) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bourges Airport (BOU) in Bourges, France to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 8,479 kilometers (5,268 miles / 4,578 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 France 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 16:49 in Bourges, it's 21:19 in Colombo. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Bourges (BOU) follows a heading of 317° (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 Bourges Airport (BOU) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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