CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,338 km
5,802 miles
FAO
Faro
Portugal
Distance
9,338 km
5,802 mi / 5,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
307°
northwest

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CMB FAO
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Faro Airport
IATA Code CMB FAO
ICAO Code VCBI LPFR
City Colombo Faro
Country Sri Lanka Portugal
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 30 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 37.010000, -7.970000

Colombo (CMB) to Faro (FAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Faro Airport (FAO) in Faro, Portugal is 9,338 kilometers (5,802 miles / 5,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Portugal. 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 13:41 in Colombo, it's 08:11 in Faro. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Faro (FAO) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 86° (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 Faro Airport (FAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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