CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,128 km
5,672 miles
COL
Coll Island
United Kingdom
Distance
9,128 km
5,672 mi / 4,928 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
326°
north northwest

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CMB COL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Coll Airport
IATA Code CMB COL
ICAO Code VCBI EGEL
City Colombo Coll Island
Country Sri Lanka United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/London
Elevation 30 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 56.600000, -6.620000

Colombo (CMB) to Coll Island (COL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Coll Airport (COL) in Coll Island, United Kingdom is 9,128 kilometers (5,672 miles / 4,928 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Sri Lanka with United Kingdom. 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 16:30 in Colombo, it's 11:00 in Coll Island. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Coll Island (COL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 89° (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 Coll Airport (COL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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