CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,155 km
5,689 miles
FAE
Vagar
FO
Distance
9,155 km
5,689 mi / 4,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
332°
north northwest

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CMB FAE
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Vagar Airport
IATA Code CMB FAE
ICAO Code VCBI EKVG
City Colombo Vagar
Country Sri Lanka FO
Timezone Asia/Colombo Atlantic/Faroe
Elevation 30 ft 280 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 62.060000, -7.280000

Colombo (CMB) to Vagar (FAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Vagar Airport (FAE) in Vagar, FO is 9,155 kilometers (5,689 miles / 4,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 Sri Lanka with FO. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:18 in Colombo, it's 14:48 in Vagar. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Vagar (FAE) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 89° (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 Vagar Airport (FAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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