CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,676 km
5,391 miles
CNG
Cognac/Chateaubernard
France
Distance
8,676 km
5,391 mi / 4,685 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB CNG
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Cognac-Chateaubernard (BA 709) Air Base
IATA Code CMB CNG
ICAO Code VCBI LFBG
City Colombo Cognac/Chateaubernard
Country Sri Lanka France
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Paris
Elevation 30 ft 102 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 45.660000, -0.320000

Colombo (CMB) to Cognac/Chateaubernard (CNG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Cognac-Chateaubernard (BA 709) Air Base (CNG) in Cognac/Chateaubernard, France is 8,676 kilometers (5,391 miles / 4,685 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Sri Lanka with France. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:16 in Colombo, it's 20:46 in Cognac/Chateaubernard. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Cognac/Chateaubernard (CNG) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 92° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Cognac-Chateaubernard (BA 709) Air Base (CNG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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