CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,068 km
5,013 miles
FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
Distance
8,068 km
5,013 mi / 4,357 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
320°
northwest

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CMB FRA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Frankfurt am Main International Airport
IATA Code CMB FRA
ICAO Code VCBI EDDF
City Colombo Frankfurt am Main
Country Sri Lanka Germany
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Berlin
Elevation 30 ft 364 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 50.030000, 8.540000

Colombo (CMB) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany is 8,068 kilometers (5,013 miles / 4,357 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 Germany. 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 13:59 in Colombo, it's 09:29 in Frankfurt am Main. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 100° (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 Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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