CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,910 km
4,915 miles
CSO
Magdeburg
Germany
Distance
7,910 km
4,915 mi / 4,271 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
323°
northwest

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CMB CSO
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Cochstedt Airport
IATA Code CMB CSO
ICAO Code VCBI EDBC
City Colombo Magdeburg
Country Sri Lanka Germany
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Berlin
Elevation 30 ft 594 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 51.860000, 11.420000

Colombo (CMB) to Magdeburg (CSO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Cochstedt Airport (CSO) in Magdeburg, Germany is 7,910 kilometers (4,915 miles / 4,271 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Germany. 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 01:45 in Colombo, it's 21:15 in Magdeburg. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Magdeburg (CSO) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). 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 Cochstedt Airport (CSO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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