CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,492 km
5,277 miles
HZB
Merville/Calonne
France
Distance
8,492 km
5,277 mi / 4,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB HZB
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Merville-Calonne Airport
IATA Code CMB HZB
ICAO Code VCBI LFQT
City Colombo Merville/Calonne
Country Sri Lanka France
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Paris
Elevation 30 ft 61 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 50.620000, 2.640000

Colombo (CMB) to Merville/Calonne (HZB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Merville-Calonne Airport (HZB) in Merville/Calonne, France is 8,492 kilometers (5,277 miles / 4,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 23:37 in Colombo, it's 19:07 in Merville/Calonne. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Merville/Calonne (HZB) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 95° (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 Merville-Calonne Airport (HZB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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