CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,965 km
5,571 miles
SWS
Swansea
United Kingdom
Distance
8,965 km
5,571 mi / 4,841 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
321°
northwest

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CMB SWS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Swansea Airport
IATA Code CMB SWS
ICAO Code VCBI EGFH
City Colombo Swansea
Country Sri Lanka United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/London
Elevation 30 ft 299 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 51.610000, -4.070000

Colombo (CMB) to Swansea (SWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Swansea Airport (SWS) in Swansea, United Kingdom is 8,965 kilometers (5,571 miles / 4,841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 08:14 in Colombo, it's 02:44 in Swansea. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Swansea (SWS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 90° (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 Swansea Airport (SWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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