CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,872 km
6,134 miles
FLI
Flateyri
Iceland
Distance
9,872 km
6,134 mi / 5,331 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
337°
north northwest

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CMB FLI
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Holt Airport
IATA Code CMB FLI
ICAO Code VCBI BIHT
City Colombo Flateyri
Country Sri Lanka Iceland
Timezone Asia/Colombo Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 30 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 66.010000, -23.440000

Colombo (CMB) to Flateyri (FLI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Holt Airport (FLI) in Flateyri, Iceland is 9,872 kilometers (6,134 miles / 5,331 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Iceland. 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 00:43 in Colombo, it's 19:13 in Flateyri. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Flateyri (FLI) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). 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 Holt Airport (FLI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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