CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,260 km
6,375 miles
TFS
Tenerife Island
Spain
Distance
10,260 km
6,375 mi / 5,540 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
299°
west northwest

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CMB TFS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Tenerife South Airport
IATA Code CMB TFS
ICAO Code VCBI GCTS
City Colombo Tenerife Island
Country Sri Lanka Spain
Timezone Asia/Colombo Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 30 ft 209 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 28.040000, -16.570000

Colombo (CMB) to Tenerife Island (TFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) in Tenerife Island, Spain is 10,260 kilometers (6,375 miles / 5,540 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Spain. 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 15:35 in Colombo, it's 10:05 in Tenerife Island. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tenerife Island (TFS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 81° (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 Tenerife South Airport (TFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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