CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,290 km
3,908 miles
JSH
Crete Island
Greece
Distance
6,290 km
3,908 mi / 3,396 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
308°
northwest

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CMB JSH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sitia Airport
IATA Code CMB JSH
ICAO Code VCBI LGST
City Colombo Crete Island
Country Sri Lanka Greece
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Athens
Elevation 30 ft 376 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 35.220000, 26.100000

Colombo (CMB) to Crete Island (JSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sitia Airport (JSH) in Crete Island, Greece is 6,290 kilometers (3,908 miles / 3,396 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 18:38 in Colombo, it's 15:08 in Crete Island. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Crete Island (JSH) 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 Sitia Airport (JSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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