CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,830 km
5,487 miles
SCS
Shetland Islands
United Kingdom
Distance
8,830 km
5,487 mi / 4,768 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
330°
north northwest

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CMB SCS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Scatsta Airport
IATA Code CMB SCS
ICAO Code VCBI EGPM
City Colombo Shetland Islands
Country Sri Lanka United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/London
Elevation 30 ft 81 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 60.430000, -1.300000

Colombo (CMB) to Shetland Islands (SCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Scatsta Airport (SCS) in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom is 8,830 kilometers (5,487 miles / 4,768 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 08:40 in Colombo, it's 03:10 in Shetland Islands. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shetland Islands (SCS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 94° (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 Scatsta Airport (SCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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