CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,628 km
4,119 miles
PDV
Plovdiv
Bulgaria
Distance
6,628 km
4,119 mi / 3,579 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB PDV
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Plovdiv International Airport
IATA Code CMB PDV
ICAO Code VCBI LBPD
City Colombo Plovdiv
Country Sri Lanka Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 30 ft 597 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 42.070000, 24.850000

Colombo (CMB) to Plovdiv (PDV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Plovdiv International Airport (PDV) in Plovdiv, Bulgaria is 6,628 kilometers (4,119 miles / 3,579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Bulgaria. 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 17:09 in Colombo, it's 13:39 in Plovdiv. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Plovdiv (PDV) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 110° (east southeast). 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 Plovdiv International Airport (PDV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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