CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,322 km
6,414 miles
GMZ
Alajero
Spain
Distance
10,322 km
6,414 mi / 5,574 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
299°
west northwest

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CMB GMZ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport La Gomera Airport
IATA Code CMB GMZ
ICAO Code VCBI GCGM
City Colombo Alajero
Country Sri Lanka Spain
Timezone Asia/Colombo Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 30 ft 716 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 28.030000, -17.210000

Colombo (CMB) to Alajero (GMZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to La Gomera Airport (GMZ) in Alajero, Spain is 10,322 kilometers (6,414 miles / 5,574 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Spain. 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 07:00 in Colombo, it's 01:30 in Alajero. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Alajero (GMZ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 80° (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 La Gomera Airport (GMZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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