CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,148 km
6,305 miles
LPA
Gran Canaria Island
Spain
Distance
10,148 km
6,305 mi / 5,479 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB LPA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Gran Canaria Airport
IATA Code CMB LPA
ICAO Code VCBI GCLP
City Colombo Gran Canaria Island
Country Sri Lanka Spain
Timezone Asia/Colombo Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 30 ft 78 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 27.930000, -15.390000

Colombo (CMB) to Gran Canaria Island (LPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) in Gran Canaria Island, Spain is 10,148 kilometers (6,305 miles / 5,479 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Spain. 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 10:59 in Colombo, it's 05:29 in Gran Canaria Island. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gran Canaria Island (LPA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 81° (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 Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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