BRE
Bremen
Germany
8,112 km
5,041 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,112 km
5,041 mi / 4,380 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
101°
east

Airport Comparison

BRE CMB
Airport Name Bremen Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BRE CMB
ICAO Code EDDW VCBI
City Bremen Colombo
Country Germany Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Colombo
Elevation 14 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 53.050000, 8.790000 7.180000, 79.880000

Bremen (BRE) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bremen Airport (BRE) in Bremen, Germany to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 8,112 kilometers (5,041 miles / 4,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 Germany 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 13:40 in Bremen, it's 18:10 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 Bremen (BRE) 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 Bremen Airport (BRE) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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