CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,345 km
5,185 miles
GLZ
Breda
Netherlands
Distance
8,345 km
5,185 mi / 4,506 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
322°
northwest

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CMB GLZ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Gilze Rijen Air Base
IATA Code CMB GLZ
ICAO Code VCBI EHGR
City Colombo Breda
Country Sri Lanka Netherlands
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 30 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 51.570000, 4.930000

Colombo (CMB) to Breda (GLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Gilze Rijen Air Base (GLZ) in Breda, Netherlands is 8,345 kilometers (5,185 miles / 4,506 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 Netherlands. 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 07:18 in Colombo, it's 02:48 in Breda. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Breda (GLZ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 97° (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 Gilze Rijen Air Base (GLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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