CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
11,094 km
6,894 miles
HOR
Horta
Portugal
Distance
11,094 km
6,894 mi / 5,990 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
311°
northwest

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CMB HOR
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Horta Airport
IATA Code CMB HOR
ICAO Code VCBI LPHR
City Colombo Horta
Country Sri Lanka Portugal
Timezone Asia/Colombo Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 30 ft 118 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 38.520000, -28.720000

Colombo (CMB) to Horta (HOR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Horta Airport (HOR) in Horta, Portugal is 11,094 kilometers (6,894 miles / 5,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Portugal. 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 18:39 in Colombo, it's 12:09 in Horta. With a 6.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Horta (HOR) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). 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 Horta Airport (HOR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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