CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,390 km
5,835 miles
PRM
Portimao Airport
Portugal
Distance
9,390 km
5,835 mi / 5,070 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
307°
northwest

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CMB PRM
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Portimao Airport
IATA Code CMB PRM
ICAO Code VCBI LPPM
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Portugal
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 30 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 37.150000, -8.580000

Colombo (CMB) to Portimao Airport (PRM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Portimao Airport (PRM) in Portimao Airport, Portugal is 9,390 kilometers (5,835 miles / 5,070 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Portugal. 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 20:35 in Colombo, it's 15:05 in Portimao Airport. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Portimao Airport (PRM) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 85° (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 Portimao Airport (PRM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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