BRN
Bern
Switzerland
8,090 km
5,027 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,090 km
5,027 mi / 4,368 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

BRN CMB
Airport Name Bern Belp Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BRN CMB
ICAO Code LSZB VCBI
City Bern Colombo
Country Switzerland Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Zurich Asia/Colombo
Elevation 1,674 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 46.910000, 7.500000 7.180000, 79.880000

Bern (BRN) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bern Belp Airport (BRN) in Bern, Switzerland to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 8,090 kilometers (5,027 miles / 4,368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 Switzerland 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 Bern, it's 15:19 in Colombo. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,644 feet between the two airports. Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport sits lower than Bern Belp Airport.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Bern (BRN) 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 Bern Belp Airport (BRN) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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