CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,404 km
5,843 miles
SIE
Sines Airport
Portugal
Distance
9,404 km
5,843 mi / 5,078 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
308°
northwest

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CMB SIE
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sines Airport
IATA Code CMB SIE
ICAO Code VCBI LPSI
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Portugal
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 30 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 37.940000, -8.820000

Colombo (CMB) to Sines Airport (SIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sines Airport (SIE) in Sines Airport, Portugal is 9,404 kilometers (5,843 miles / 5,078 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 00:07 in Colombo, it's 18:37 in Sines Airport. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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