CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,054 km
5,005 miles
XFW
Hamburg
Germany
Distance
8,054 km
5,005 mi / 4,349 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
324°
northwest

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CMB XFW
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport
IATA Code CMB XFW
ICAO Code VCBI EDHI
City Colombo Hamburg
Country Sri Lanka Germany
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Berlin
Elevation 30 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 53.540000, 9.840000

Colombo (CMB) to Hamburg (XFW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport (XFW) in Hamburg, Germany is 8,054 kilometers (5,005 miles / 4,349 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Germany. 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 06:24 in Colombo, it's 01:54 in Hamburg. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Hamburg (XFW) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 102° (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 Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport (XFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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