CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,575 km
4,085 miles
SVO
Moscow
Russia
Distance
6,575 km
4,085 mi / 3,550 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB SVO
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sheremetyevo International Airport
IATA Code CMB SVO
ICAO Code VCBI UUEE
City Colombo Moscow
Country Sri Lanka Russia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Moscow
Elevation 30 ft 622 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 55.970000, 37.410000

Colombo (CMB) to Moscow (SVO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) in Moscow, Russia is 6,575 kilometers (4,085 miles / 3,550 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 Russia. 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 18:07 in Colombo, it's 15:37 in Moscow.

The return flight from Moscow (SVO) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 129° (southeast). 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 Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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