BML
Berlin
United States
13,572 km
8,433 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
13,572 km
8,433 mi / 7,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/New_York
Heading
35°
northeast

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BML CMB
Airport Name Berlin Regional Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BML CMB
ICAO Code KBML VCBI
City Berlin Colombo
Country United States Sri Lanka
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Colombo
Elevation 1,161 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 44.580000, -71.180000 7.180000, 79.880000

Berlin (BML) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Berlin Regional Airport (BML) in Berlin, United States to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 13,572 kilometers (8,433 miles / 7,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:57 in Berlin, it's 20:27 in Colombo. With a 10.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,131 feet between the two airports. Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport sits lower than Berlin Regional Airport.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Berlin (BML) follows a heading of 336° (north 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 Berlin Regional Airport (BML) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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