CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,424 km
5,856 miles
LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
Distance
9,424 km
5,856 mi / 5,088 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
308°
northwest

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CMB LIS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Lisbon Portela Airport
IATA Code CMB LIS
ICAO Code VCBI LPPT
City Colombo Lisbon
Country Sri Lanka Portugal
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 30 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 38.780000, -9.140000

Colombo (CMB) to Lisbon (LIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal is 9,424 kilometers (5,856 miles / 5,088 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 12:32 in Colombo, it's 07:02 in Lisbon. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 85° (east). 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 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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