CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,863 km
5,507 miles
FZO
Bristol
United Kingdom
Distance
8,863 km
5,507 mi / 4,785 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB FZO
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Bristol Filton Airport
IATA Code CMB FZO
ICAO Code VCBI EGTG
City Colombo Bristol
Country Sri Lanka United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/London
Elevation 30 ft 226 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 51.520000, -2.590000

Colombo (CMB) to Bristol (FZO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Bristol Filton Airport (FZO) in Bristol, United Kingdom is 8,863 kilometers (5,507 miles / 4,785 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 13:53 in Colombo, it's 08:23 in Bristol. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Bristol (FZO) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 91° (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 Bristol Filton Airport (FZO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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