CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,363 km
5,196 miles
CRL
Brussels
Belgium
Distance
8,363 km
5,196 mi / 4,516 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB CRL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Brussels South Charleroi Airport
IATA Code CMB CRL
ICAO Code VCBI EBCI
City Colombo Brussels
Country Sri Lanka Belgium
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Brussels
Elevation 30 ft 614 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 50.460000, 4.450000

Colombo (CMB) to Brussels (CRL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) in Brussels, Belgium is 8,363 kilometers (5,196 miles / 4,516 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Belgium. 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 05:04 in Colombo, it's 00:34 in Brussels. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Brussels (CRL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 97° (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 Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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