CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,232 km
5,115 miles
MGL
Monchengladbach
Germany
Distance
8,232 km
5,115 mi / 4,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB MGL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Monchengladbach Airport
IATA Code CMB MGL
ICAO Code VCBI EDLN
City Colombo Monchengladbach
Country Sri Lanka Germany
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Berlin
Elevation 30 ft 125 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 51.230000, 6.500000

Colombo (CMB) to Monchengladbach (MGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Monchengladbach Airport (MGL) in Monchengladbach, Germany is 8,232 kilometers (5,115 miles / 4,445 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 Germany. 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 23:32 in Colombo, it's 19:02 in Monchengladbach. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Monchengladbach (MGL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 99° (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 Monchengladbach Airport (MGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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