CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,920 km
4,921 miles
ERF
Erfurt
Germany
Distance
7,920 km
4,921 mi / 4,277 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
322°
northwest

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CMB ERF
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Erfurt Airport
IATA Code CMB ERF
ICAO Code VCBI EDDE
City Colombo Erfurt
Country Sri Lanka Germany
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Berlin
Elevation 30 ft 1,036 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 50.980000, 10.960000

Colombo (CMB) to Erfurt (ERF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Erfurt Airport (ERF) in Erfurt, Germany is 7,920 kilometers (4,921 miles / 4,277 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 15:15 in Colombo, it's 10:45 in Erfurt. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,006 feet between the two airports. Erfurt Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Erfurt (ERF) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 102° (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 Erfurt Airport (ERF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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