CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,893 km
5,526 miles
NDY
Sanday
United Kingdom
Distance
8,893 km
5,526 mi / 4,802 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB NDY
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sanday Airport
IATA Code CMB NDY
ICAO Code VCBI EGES
City Colombo Sanday
Country Sri Lanka United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/London
Elevation 30 ft 68 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 59.250000, -2.580000

Colombo (CMB) to Sanday (NDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sanday Airport (NDY) in Sanday, United Kingdom is 8,893 kilometers (5,526 miles / 4,802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 00:39 in Colombo, it's 19:09 in Sanday. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sanday (NDY) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 93° (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 Sanday Airport (NDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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