CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,483 km
5,271 miles
OST
Ostend
Belgium
Distance
8,483 km
5,271 mi / 4,580 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
321°
northwest

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CMB OST
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Ostend-Bruges International Airport
IATA Code CMB OST
ICAO Code VCBI EBOS
City Colombo Ostend
Country Sri Lanka Belgium
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Brussels
Elevation 30 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 51.200000, 2.860000

Colombo (CMB) to Ostend (OST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST) in Ostend, Belgium is 8,483 kilometers (5,271 miles / 4,580 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Belgium. 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 23:14 in Colombo, it's 18:44 in Ostend. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ostend (OST) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 96° (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 Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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