BWF
Barrow-in-Furness
United Kingdom
8,915 km
5,539 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,915 km
5,539 mi / 4,813 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Europe/London
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

BWF CMB
Airport Name Barrow Walney Island Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BWF CMB
ICAO Code EGNL VCBI
City Barrow-in-Furness Colombo
Country United Kingdom Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Colombo
Elevation 173 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 54.130000, -3.260000 7.180000, 79.880000

Barrow-in-Furness (BWF) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barrow Walney Island Airport (BWF) in Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 8,915 kilometers (5,539 miles / 4,813 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 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 20:19 in Barrow-in-Furness, it's 01:49 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 Barrow-in-Furness (BWF) 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 Barrow Walney Island Airport (BWF) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.