CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,839 km
5,492 miles
WFD
Manchester
United Kingdom
Distance
8,839 km
5,492 mi / 4,773 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB WFD
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Manchester Woodford Airport
IATA Code CMB WFD
ICAO Code VCBI EGCD
City Colombo Manchester
Country Sri Lanka United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/London
Elevation 30 ft 295 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 53.340000, -2.150000

Colombo (CMB) to Manchester (WFD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Manchester Woodford Airport (WFD) in Manchester, United Kingdom is 8,839 kilometers (5,492 miles / 4,773 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 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 00:06 in Colombo, it's 18:36 in Manchester. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Manchester (WFD) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 92° (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 Manchester Woodford Airport (WFD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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