CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,301 km
5,158 miles
LKN
Leknes
Norway
Distance
8,301 km
5,158 mi / 4,482 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB LKN
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Leknes Airport
IATA Code CMB LKN
ICAO Code VCBI ENLK
City Colombo Leknes
Country Sri Lanka Norway
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Oslo
Elevation 30 ft 78 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 68.150000, 13.610000

Colombo (CMB) to Leknes (LKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Leknes Airport (LKN) in Leknes, Norway is 8,301 kilometers (5,158 miles / 4,482 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Norway. 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 12:20 in Colombo, it's 07:50 in Leknes. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Leknes (LKN) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 110° (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 Leknes Airport (LKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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