CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,325 km
5,173 miles
MPL
Montpellier/Mediterranee
France
Distance
8,325 km
5,173 mi / 4,495 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB MPL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Montpellier-Mediterranee Airport
IATA Code CMB MPL
ICAO Code VCBI LFMT
City Colombo Montpellier/Mediterranee
Country Sri Lanka France
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Paris
Elevation 30 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 43.580000, 3.960000

Colombo (CMB) to Montpellier/Mediterranee (MPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Montpellier-Mediterranee Airport (MPL) in Montpellier/Mediterranee, France is 8,325 kilometers (5,173 miles / 4,495 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 01:52 in Colombo, it's 21:22 in Montpellier/Mediterranee. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Montpellier/Mediterranee (MPL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 95° (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 Montpellier-Mediterranee Airport (MPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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