CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,623 km
5,979 miles
GRY
Grimsey
Iceland
Distance
9,623 km
5,979 mi / 5,196 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB GRY
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Grimsey Airport
IATA Code CMB GRY
ICAO Code VCBI BIGR
City Colombo Grimsey
Country Sri Lanka Iceland
Timezone Asia/Colombo Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 30 ft 66 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 66.550000, -18.020000

Colombo (CMB) to Grimsey (GRY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Grimsey Airport (GRY) in Grimsey, Iceland is 9,623 kilometers (5,979 miles / 5,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 09:27 in Colombo, it's 03:57 in Grimsey. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Grimsey (GRY) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 80° (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 Grimsey Airport (GRY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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