CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,487 km
5,274 miles
CSF
Creil
France
Distance
8,487 km
5,274 mi / 4,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
319°
northwest

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CMB CSF
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Creil Air Base
IATA Code CMB CSF
ICAO Code VCBI LFPC
City Colombo Creil
Country Sri Lanka France
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Paris
Elevation 30 ft 291 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 49.250000, 2.520000

Colombo (CMB) to Creil (CSF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Creil Air Base (CSF) in Creil, France is 8,487 kilometers (5,274 miles / 4,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 14:49 in Colombo, it's 10:19 in Creil. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Creil (CSF) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 95° (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 Creil Air Base (CSF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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