CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,449 km
4,628 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
7,449 km
4,628 mi / 4,022 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
334°
north northwest

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CMB HEL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code CMB HEL
ICAO Code VCBI EFHK
City Colombo Helsinki
Country Sri Lanka Finland
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 30 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 60.320000, 24.960000

Colombo (CMB) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 7,449 kilometers (4,628 miles / 4,022 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 Finland. 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 12:33 in Colombo, it's 09:03 in Helsinki. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 118° (east southeast). 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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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