CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,269 km
5,759 miles
ORK
Cork
Ireland
Distance
9,269 km
5,759 mi / 5,005 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
322°
northwest

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CMB ORK
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Cork Airport
IATA Code CMB ORK
ICAO Code VCBI EICK
City Colombo Cork
Country Sri Lanka Ireland
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Dublin
Elevation 30 ft 502 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 51.840000, -8.490000

Colombo (CMB) to Cork (ORK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Cork Airport (ORK) in Cork, Ireland is 9,269 kilometers (5,759 miles / 5,005 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Ireland. 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 05:15 in Colombo, it's 23:45 in Cork. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Cork (ORK) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 87° (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 Cork Airport (ORK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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