CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,333 km
5,799 miles
IIA
Inis Meain
Ireland
Distance
9,333 km
5,799 mi / 5,039 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
323°
northwest

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CMB IIA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Inishmaan Aerodrome
IATA Code CMB IIA
ICAO Code VCBI EIMN
City Colombo Inis Meain
Country Sri Lanka Ireland
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Dublin
Elevation 30 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 53.090000, -9.570000

Colombo (CMB) to Inis Meain (IIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Inishmaan Aerodrome (IIA) in Inis Meain, Ireland is 9,333 kilometers (5,799 miles / 5,039 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Ireland. 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 07:55 in Colombo, it's 02:25 in Inis Meain. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Inis Meain (IIA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 86° (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 Inishmaan Aerodrome (IIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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