CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,841 km
5,494 miles
LEI
Almeria
Spain
Distance
8,841 km
5,494 mi / 4,774 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB LEI
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Almeria International Airport
IATA Code CMB LEI
ICAO Code VCBI LEAM
City Colombo Almeria
Country Sri Lanka Spain
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Madrid
Elevation 30 ft 70 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 36.840000, -2.370000

Colombo (CMB) to Almeria (LEI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Almeria International Airport (LEI) in Almeria, Spain is 8,841 kilometers (5,494 miles / 4,774 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Spain. 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 14:09 in Colombo, it's 09:39 in Almeria. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Almeria (LEI) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 89° (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 Almeria International Airport (LEI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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