CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,972 km
5,575 miles
INV
Inverness
United Kingdom
Distance
8,972 km
5,575 mi / 4,845 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB INV
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Inverness Airport
IATA Code CMB INV
ICAO Code VCBI EGPE
City Colombo Inverness
Country Sri Lanka United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/London
Elevation 30 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 57.540000, -4.050000

Colombo (CMB) to Inverness (INV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Inverness Airport (INV) in Inverness, United Kingdom is 8,972 kilometers (5,575 miles / 4,845 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 14:49 in Colombo, it's 09:19 in Inverness. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Inverness (INV) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 91° (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 Inverness Airport (INV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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