CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,576 km
4,086 miles
HEW
Athens
Greece
Distance
6,576 km
4,086 mi / 3,551 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB HEW
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Athen Helenikon Airport
IATA Code CMB HEW
ICAO Code VCBI LGAT
City Colombo Athens
Country Sri Lanka Greece
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Athens
Elevation 30 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 37.890000, 23.730000

Colombo (CMB) to Athens (HEW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Athen Helenikon Airport (HEW) in Athens, Greece is 6,576 kilometers (4,086 miles / 3,551 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Greece. 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 16:51 in Colombo, it's 13:21 in Athens. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Athens (HEW) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 106° (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 Athen Helenikon Airport (HEW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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