CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,715 km
5,415 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
8,715 km
5,415 mi / 4,706 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
321°
northwest

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CMB LHR
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code CMB LHR
ICAO Code VCBI EGLL
City Colombo London
Country Sri Lanka United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/London
Elevation 30 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 51.470000, -0.460000

Colombo (CMB) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 8,715 kilometers (5,415 miles / 4,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 11:16 in Colombo, it's 05:46 in London. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from London (LHR) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 93° (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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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