CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,912 km
5,538 miles
PPW
Papa Westray
United Kingdom
Distance
8,912 km
5,538 mi / 4,812 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB PPW
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Papa Westray Airport
IATA Code CMB PPW
ICAO Code VCBI EGEP
City Colombo Papa Westray
Country Sri Lanka United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/London
Elevation 30 ft 91 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 59.350000, -2.900000

Colombo (CMB) to Papa Westray (PPW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Papa Westray Airport (PPW) in Papa Westray, United Kingdom is 8,912 kilometers (5,538 miles / 4,812 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 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 13:22 in Colombo, it's 07:52 in Papa Westray. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Papa Westray (PPW) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 93° (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 Papa Westray Airport (PPW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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