CAT
Cascais Airport
Portugal
9,443 km
5,868 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
9,443 km
5,868 mi / 5,099 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

CAT CMB
Airport Name Cascais Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code CAT CMB
ICAO Code LPCS VCBI
City N/A Colombo
Country Portugal Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Asia/Colombo
Elevation 325 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 38.730000, -9.360000 7.180000, 79.880000

Cascais Airport (CAT) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cascais Airport (CAT) in Cascais Airport, Portugal to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 9,443 kilometers (5,868 miles / 5,099 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Portugal 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 12:38 in Cascais Airport, it's 18:08 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 Cascais Airport (CAT) follows a heading of 308° (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 Cascais Airport (CAT) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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