CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,858 km
6,125 miles
IFJ
Isafjordur
Iceland
Distance
9,858 km
6,125 mi / 5,323 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB IFJ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Isafjordur Airport
IATA Code CMB IFJ
ICAO Code VCBI BIIS
City Colombo Isafjordur
Country Sri Lanka Iceland
Timezone Asia/Colombo Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 30 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 66.060000, -23.140000

Colombo (CMB) to Isafjordur (IFJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Isafjordur Airport (IFJ) in Isafjordur, Iceland is 9,858 kilometers (6,125 miles / 5,323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 02:56 in Colombo, it's 21:26 in Isafjordur. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Isafjordur (IFJ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). 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 Isafjordur Airport (IFJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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