CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,809 km
5,474 miles
WHS
Whalsay
United Kingdom
Distance
8,809 km
5,474 mi / 4,757 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB WHS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Whalsay Airport
IATA Code CMB WHS
ICAO Code VCBI EGEH
City Colombo Whalsay
Country Sri Lanka United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/London
Elevation 30 ft 100 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 60.380000, -0.930000

Colombo (CMB) to Whalsay (WHS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Whalsay Airport (WHS) in Whalsay, United Kingdom is 8,809 kilometers (5,474 miles / 4,757 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 06:33 in Colombo, it's 01:03 in Whalsay. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Whalsay (WHS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 94° (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 Whalsay Airport (WHS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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