ATH
Athens
Greece
6,560 km
4,076 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
6,560 km
4,076 mi / 3,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Europe/Athens
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ATH CMB
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code ATH CMB
ICAO Code LGAV VCBI
City Athens Colombo
Country Greece Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Colombo
Elevation 308 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 7.180000, 79.880000

Athens (ATH) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 6,560 kilometers (4,076 miles / 3,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 Greece with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:01 in Athens, it's 16:31 in Colombo. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 310° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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