CER
Cherbourg/Maupertus
France
8,778 km
5,454 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,778 km
5,454 mi / 4,739 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Europe/Paris
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

CER CMB
Airport Name Cherbourg-Maupertus Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code CER CMB
ICAO Code LFRC VCBI
City Cherbourg/Maupertus Colombo
Country France Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Paris Asia/Colombo
Elevation 459 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 49.650000, -1.470000 7.180000, 79.880000

Cherbourg/Maupertus (CER) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cherbourg-Maupertus Airport (CER) in Cherbourg/Maupertus, France to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 8,778 kilometers (5,454 miles / 4,739 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 10:54 in Cherbourg/Maupertus, it's 15:24 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 Cherbourg/Maupertus (CER) follows a heading of 319° (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 Cherbourg-Maupertus Airport (CER) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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