CFR
Caen/Carpiquet
France
8,702 km
5,407 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,702 km
5,407 mi / 4,699 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Europe/Paris
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

CFR CMB
Airport Name Caen-Carpiquet Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code CFR CMB
ICAO Code LFRK VCBI
City Caen/Carpiquet Colombo
Country France Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Paris Asia/Colombo
Elevation 256 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 49.170000, -0.450000 7.180000, 79.880000

Caen/Carpiquet (CFR) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Caen-Carpiquet Airport (CFR) in Caen/Carpiquet, France to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 8,702 kilometers (5,407 miles / 4,699 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 10:22 in Caen/Carpiquet, it's 14:52 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 Caen/Carpiquet (CFR) 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 Caen-Carpiquet Airport (CFR) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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