CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,317 km
5,168 miles
LEY
Lelystad
Netherlands
Distance
8,317 km
5,168 mi / 4,491 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
323°
northwest

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CMB LEY
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Lelystad Airport
IATA Code CMB LEY
ICAO Code VCBI EHLE
City Colombo Lelystad
Country Sri Lanka Netherlands
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 30 ft -13 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 52.460000, 5.530000

Colombo (CMB) to Lelystad (LEY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Lelystad Airport (LEY) in Lelystad, Netherlands is 8,317 kilometers (5,168 miles / 4,491 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Netherlands. 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 14:27 in Colombo, it's 09:57 in Lelystad. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lelystad (LEY) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 98° (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 Lelystad Airport (LEY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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