CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,041 km
4,996 miles
GSE
Gothenburg
Sweden
Distance
8,041 km
4,996 mi / 4,342 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB GSE
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Gothenburg City Airport
IATA Code CMB GSE
ICAO Code VCBI ESGP
City Colombo Gothenburg
Country Sri Lanka Sweden
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 30 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 57.770000, 11.870000

Colombo (CMB) to Gothenburg (GSE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Gothenburg City Airport (GSE) in Gothenburg, Sweden is 8,041 kilometers (4,996 miles / 4,342 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Sweden. 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 23:53 in Colombo, it's 19:23 in Gothenburg. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gothenburg (GSE) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). 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 Gothenburg City Airport (GSE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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