BZZ
Brize Norton
United Kingdom
8,794 km
5,464 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,794 km
5,464 mi / 4,748 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Europe/London
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

BZZ CMB
Airport Name RAF Brize Norton Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BZZ CMB
ICAO Code EGVN VCBI
City Brize Norton Colombo
Country United Kingdom Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Colombo
Elevation 288 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 51.750000, -1.580000 7.180000, 79.880000

Brize Norton (BZZ) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Brize Norton (BZZ) in Brize Norton, United Kingdom to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 8,794 kilometers (5,464 miles / 4,748 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 18:22 in Brize Norton, it's 23:52 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 Brize Norton (BZZ) 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 RAF Brize Norton (BZZ) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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