CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,002 km
5,594 miles
PIK
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Distance
9,002 km
5,594 mi / 4,861 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
325°
northwest

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CMB PIK
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Glasgow Prestwick Airport
IATA Code CMB PIK
ICAO Code VCBI EGPK
City Colombo Glasgow
Country Sri Lanka United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/London
Elevation 30 ft 65 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 55.510000, -4.590000

Colombo (CMB) to Glasgow (PIK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) in Glasgow, United Kingdom is 9,002 kilometers (5,594 miles / 4,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 18:44 in Colombo, it's 13:14 in Glasgow. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Glasgow (PIK) 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 Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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