CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,221 km
5,108 miles
EME
Emden
Germany
Distance
8,221 km
5,108 mi / 4,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
324°
northwest

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CMB EME
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Emden Airport
IATA Code CMB EME
ICAO Code VCBI EDWE
City Colombo Emden
Country Sri Lanka Germany
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Berlin
Elevation 30 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 53.390000, 7.230000

Colombo (CMB) to Emden (EME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Emden Airport (EME) in Emden, Germany is 8,221 kilometers (5,108 miles / 4,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 01:04 in Colombo, it's 20:34 in Emden. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Emden (EME) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 100° (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 Emden Airport (EME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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