CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,506 km
5,285 miles
VIY
Villacoublay/Velizy
France
Distance
8,506 km
5,285 mi / 4,593 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB VIY
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Villacoublay-Velizy (BA 107) Air Base
IATA Code CMB VIY
ICAO Code VCBI LFPV
City Colombo Villacoublay/Velizy
Country Sri Lanka France
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Paris
Elevation 30 ft 584 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 48.770000, 2.200000

Colombo (CMB) to Villacoublay/Velizy (VIY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Villacoublay-Velizy (BA 107) Air Base (VIY) in Villacoublay/Velizy, France is 8,506 kilometers (5,285 miles / 4,593 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 France. 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 10:25 in Colombo, it's 05:55 in Villacoublay/Velizy. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Villacoublay/Velizy (VIY) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 95° (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 Villacoublay-Velizy (BA 107) Air Base (VIY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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