CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,143 km
5,681 miles
TRE
Balemartine
United Kingdom
Distance
9,143 km
5,681 mi / 4,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
326°
northwest

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CMB TRE
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Tiree Airport
IATA Code CMB TRE
ICAO Code VCBI EGPU
City Colombo Balemartine
Country Sri Lanka United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/London
Elevation 30 ft 38 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 56.500000, -6.870000

Colombo (CMB) to Balemartine (TRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tiree Airport (TRE) in Balemartine, United Kingdom is 9,143 kilometers (5,681 miles / 4,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 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 03:30 in Colombo, it's 22:00 in Balemartine. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Balemartine (TRE) 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 Tiree Airport (TRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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