CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,976 km
4,956 miles
MXP
Milan
Italy
Distance
7,976 km
4,956 mi / 4,307 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
316°
northwest

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CMB MXP
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Malpensa International Airport
IATA Code CMB MXP
ICAO Code VCBI LIMC
City Colombo Milan
Country Sri Lanka Italy
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Rome
Elevation 30 ft 768 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 45.630000, 8.730000

Colombo (CMB) to Milan (MXP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Malpensa International Airport (MXP) in Milan, Italy is 7,976 kilometers (4,956 miles / 4,307 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 Italy. 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 13:58 in Colombo, it's 09:28 in Milan. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Milan (MXP) 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 Malpensa International Airport (MXP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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