CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,110 km
5,661 miles
GIB
Gibraltar
GI
Distance
9,110 km
5,661 mi / 4,919 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
306°
northwest

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CMB GIB
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Gibraltar Airport
IATA Code CMB GIB
ICAO Code VCBI LXGB
City Colombo Gibraltar
Country Sri Lanka GI
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Madrid
Elevation 30 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 36.150000, -5.350000

Colombo (CMB) to Gibraltar (GIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Gibraltar Airport (GIB) in Gibraltar, GI is 9,110 kilometers (5,661 miles / 4,919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 GI. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:09 in Colombo, it's 15:39 in Gibraltar. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gibraltar (GIB) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 87° (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 Gibraltar Airport (GIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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