CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,720 km
3,554 miles
PFO
Paphos
Cyprus
Distance
5,720 km
3,554 mi / 3,089 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB PFO
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Paphos International Airport
IATA Code CMB PFO
ICAO Code VCBI LCPH
City Colombo Paphos
Country Sri Lanka Cyprus
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Nicosia
Elevation 30 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 34.720000, 32.490000

Colombo (CMB) to Paphos (PFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Paphos International Airport (PFO) in Paphos, Cyprus is 5,720 kilometers (3,554 miles / 3,089 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Cyprus. 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 02:22 in Colombo, it's 22:52 in Paphos. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Paphos (PFO) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 111° (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 Paphos International Airport (PFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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