CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,458 km
4,013 miles
JSY
Syros Island
Greece
Distance
6,458 km
4,013 mi / 3,487 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
310°
northwest

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CMB JSY
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Syros Airport
IATA Code CMB JSY
ICAO Code VCBI LGSO
City Colombo Syros Island
Country Sri Lanka Greece
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Athens
Elevation 30 ft 236 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 37.420000, 24.950000

Colombo (CMB) to Syros Island (JSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Syros Airport (JSY) in Syros Island, Greece is 6,458 kilometers (4,013 miles / 3,487 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 20:37 in Colombo, it's 17:07 in Syros Island. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Syros Island (JSY) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 107° (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 Syros Airport (JSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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