CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,198 km
5,716 miles
LTR
Letterkenny
Ireland
Distance
9,198 km
5,716 mi / 4,967 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB LTR
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Letterkenny Airport
IATA Code CMB LTR
ICAO Code VCBI EILT
City Colombo Letterkenny
Country Sri Lanka Ireland
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Dublin
Elevation 30 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 54.950000, -7.670000

Colombo (CMB) to Letterkenny (LTR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Letterkenny Airport (LTR) in Letterkenny, Ireland is 9,198 kilometers (5,716 miles / 4,967 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Ireland. 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 22:09 in Colombo, it's 16:39 in Letterkenny. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Letterkenny (LTR) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 88° (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 Letterkenny Airport (LTR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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