BQH
London
United Kingdom
8,680 km
5,394 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,680 km
5,394 mi / 4,687 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Europe/London
Heading
93°
east

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BQH CMB
Airport Name London Biggin Hill Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BQH CMB
ICAO Code EGKB VCBI
City London Colombo
Country United Kingdom Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Colombo
Elevation 598 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 51.330000, 0.030000 7.180000, 79.880000

London (BQH) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) in London, United Kingdom to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 8,680 kilometers (5,394 miles / 4,687 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 United Kingdom 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 12:13 in London, it's 17:43 in Colombo. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to London (BQH) follows a heading of 321° (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 London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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