CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,166 km
4,453 miles
LED
St. Petersburg
Russia
Distance
7,166 km
4,453 mi / 3,869 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
335°
north northwest

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CMB LED
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Pulkovo Airport
IATA Code CMB LED
ICAO Code VCBI ULLI
City Colombo St. Petersburg
Country Sri Lanka Russia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Moscow
Elevation 30 ft 78 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 59.800000, 30.260000

Colombo (CMB) to St. Petersburg (LED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Pulkovo Airport (LED) in St. Petersburg, Russia is 7,166 kilometers (4,453 miles / 3,869 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Russia. 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 06:47 in Colombo, it's 04:17 in St. Petersburg.

The return flight from St. Petersburg (LED) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 123° (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 Pulkovo Airport (LED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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