CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,235 km
5,117 miles
GNB
Grenoble/Saint-Geoirs
France
Distance
8,235 km
5,117 mi / 4,447 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB GNB
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Grenoble-Isere Airport
IATA Code CMB GNB
ICAO Code VCBI LFLS
City Colombo Grenoble/Saint-Geoirs
Country Sri Lanka France
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Paris
Elevation 30 ft 1,302 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 45.360000, 5.330000

Colombo (CMB) to Grenoble/Saint-Geoirs (GNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Grenoble-Isere Airport (GNB) in Grenoble/Saint-Geoirs, France is 8,235 kilometers (5,117 miles / 4,447 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 France. 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 23:59 in Colombo, it's 19:29 in Grenoble/Saint-Geoirs. 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 1,272 feet between the two airports. Grenoble-Isere Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Grenoble/Saint-Geoirs (GNB) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 96° (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 Grenoble-Isere Airport (GNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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