CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,330 km
4,555 miles
MLA
Luqa
Malta
Distance
7,330 km
4,555 mi / 3,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB MLA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Luqa Airport
IATA Code CMB MLA
ICAO Code VCBI LMML
City Colombo Luqa
Country Sri Lanka Malta
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Malta
Elevation 30 ft 300 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 35.860000, 14.480000

Colombo (CMB) to Luqa (MLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Luqa Airport (MLA) in Luqa, Malta is 7,330 kilometers (4,555 miles / 3,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Malta. 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 01:46 in Colombo, it's 21:16 in Luqa. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Luqa (MLA) 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 Luqa Airport (MLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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