CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,966 km
5,571 miles
GRX
Granada
Spain
Distance
8,966 km
5,571 mi / 4,841 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB GRX
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Federico Garcia Lorca Airport
IATA Code CMB GRX
ICAO Code VCBI LEGR
City Colombo Granada
Country Sri Lanka Spain
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Madrid
Elevation 30 ft 1,860 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 37.190000, -3.780000

Colombo (CMB) to Granada (GRX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Federico Garcia Lorca Airport (GRX) in Granada, Spain is 8,966 kilometers (5,571 miles / 4,841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Spain. 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 20:43 in Colombo, it's 16:13 in Granada. 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 1,830 feet between the two airports. Federico Garcia Lorca Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Granada (GRX) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 88° (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 Federico Garcia Lorca Airport (GRX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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