CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,918 km
5,542 miles
EXT
Exeter
United Kingdom
Distance
8,918 km
5,542 mi / 4,815 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
320°
northwest

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CMB EXT
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Exeter International Airport
IATA Code CMB EXT
ICAO Code VCBI EGTE
City Colombo Exeter
Country Sri Lanka United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/London
Elevation 30 ft 102 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 50.730000, -3.410000

Colombo (CMB) to Exeter (EXT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Exeter International Airport (EXT) in Exeter, United Kingdom is 8,918 kilometers (5,542 miles / 4,815 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 16:26 in Colombo, it's 10:56 in Exeter. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Exeter (EXT) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 91° (east). 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 Exeter International Airport (EXT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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