CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,927 km
5,547 miles
TOJ
Madrid
Spain
Distance
8,927 km
5,547 mi / 4,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
310°
northwest

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CMB TOJ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Torrejon Airport
IATA Code CMB TOJ
ICAO Code VCBI LETO
City Colombo Madrid
Country Sri Lanka Spain
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Madrid
Elevation 30 ft 2,026 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 40.500000, -3.450000

Colombo (CMB) to Madrid (TOJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Torrejon Airport (TOJ) in Madrid, Spain is 8,927 kilometers (5,547 miles / 4,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 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 08:33 in Colombo, it's 04:03 in Madrid. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,996 feet between the two airports. Torrejon Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (TOJ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 89° (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 Torrejon Airport (TOJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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