CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,510 km
5,909 miles
THO
Thorshofn
Iceland
Distance
9,510 km
5,909 mi / 5,135 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
336°
north northwest

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CMB THO
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Thorshofn Airport
IATA Code CMB THO
ICAO Code VCBI BITN
City Colombo Thorshofn
Country Sri Lanka Iceland
Timezone Asia/Colombo Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 30 ft 65 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 66.220000, -15.340000

Colombo (CMB) to Thorshofn (THO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Thorshofn Airport (THO) in Thorshofn, Iceland is 9,510 kilometers (5,909 miles / 5,135 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 Iceland. 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 15:17 in Colombo, it's 09:47 in Thorshofn. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Thorshofn (THO) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 82° (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 Thorshofn Airport (THO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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