CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,204 km
5,098 miles
ESS
Essen Mulheim Airport
Germany
Distance
8,204 km
5,098 mi / 4,430 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB ESS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Essen Mulheim Airport
IATA Code CMB ESS
ICAO Code VCBI EDLE
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Germany
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Berlin
Elevation 30 ft 424 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 51.400000, 6.940000

Colombo (CMB) to Essen Mulheim Airport (ESS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Essen Mulheim Airport (ESS) in Essen Mulheim Airport, Germany is 8,204 kilometers (5,098 miles / 4,430 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, 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 03:30 in Colombo, it's 23:00 in Essen Mulheim Airport. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Essen Mulheim Airport (ESS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 99° (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 Essen Mulheim Airport (ESS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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