CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,817 km
9,207 miles
LOZ
London
United States
Distance
14,817 km
9,207 mi / 8,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB LOZ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport London/Corbin/Magee Airport
IATA Code CMB LOZ
ICAO Code VCBI KLOZ
City Colombo London
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/New_York
Elevation 30 ft 1,212 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 37.090000, -84.080000

Colombo (CMB) to London (LOZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to London/Corbin/Magee Airport (LOZ) in London, United States is 14,817 kilometers (9,207 miles / 8,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:46 in Colombo, it's 03:16 in London. With a 10.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,182 feet between the two airports. London/Corbin/Magee Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from London (LOZ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 22° (north northeast). 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/Corbin/Magee Airport (LOZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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