CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,746 km
5,435 miles
LRH
La Rochelle/Ile de Re
France
Distance
8,746 km
5,435 mi / 4,723 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB LRH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport La Rochelle-Ile de Re Airport
IATA Code CMB LRH
ICAO Code VCBI LFBH
City Colombo La Rochelle/Ile de Re
Country Sri Lanka France
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Paris
Elevation 30 ft 74 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 46.180000, -1.200000

Colombo (CMB) to La Rochelle/Ile de Re (LRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to La Rochelle-Ile de Re Airport (LRH) in La Rochelle/Ile de Re, France is 8,746 kilometers (5,435 miles / 4,723 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 France. 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 07:33 in Colombo, it's 03:03 in La Rochelle/Ile de Re. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from La Rochelle/Ile de Re (LRH) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 91° (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 La Rochelle-Ile de Re Airport (LRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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