CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,053 km
5,625 miles
OBN
North Connel
United Kingdom
Distance
9,053 km
5,625 mi / 4,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB OBN
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Oban Airport
IATA Code CMB OBN
ICAO Code VCBI EGEO
City Colombo North Connel
Country Sri Lanka United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/London
Elevation 30 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 56.460000, -5.400000

Colombo (CMB) to North Connel (OBN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Oban Airport (OBN) in North Connel, United Kingdom is 9,053 kilometers (5,625 miles / 4,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 06:56 in Colombo, it's 01:26 in North Connel. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from North Connel (OBN) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 90° (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 Oban Airport (OBN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.