CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,261 km
5,755 miles
SXL
Sligo
Ireland
Distance
9,261 km
5,755 mi / 5,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
324°
northwest

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CMB SXL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sligo Airport
IATA Code CMB SXL
ICAO Code VCBI EISG
City Colombo Sligo
Country Sri Lanka Ireland
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Dublin
Elevation 30 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 54.280000, -8.600000

Colombo (CMB) to Sligo (SXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sligo Airport (SXL) in Sligo, Ireland is 9,261 kilometers (5,755 miles / 5,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Ireland. 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 15:24 in Colombo, it's 09:54 in Sligo. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sligo (SXL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 87° (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 Sligo Airport (SXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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