CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,944 km
4,315 miles
VLU
Velikiye Luki
Russia
Distance
6,944 km
4,315 mi / 3,750 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB VLU
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Velikiye Luki Airport
IATA Code CMB VLU
ICAO Code VCBI ULOL
City Colombo Velikiye Luki
Country Sri Lanka Russia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Moscow
Elevation 30 ft 328 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 56.380000, 30.610000

Colombo (CMB) to Velikiye Luki (VLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Velikiye Luki Airport (VLU) in Velikiye Luki, Russia is 6,944 kilometers (4,315 miles / 3,750 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 Russia. 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 16:17 in Colombo, it's 13:47 in Velikiye Luki.

The return flight from Velikiye Luki (VLU) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 122° (east southeast). 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 Velikiye Luki Airport (VLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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