CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,614 km
5,353 miles
LYX
Lydd
United Kingdom
Distance
8,614 km
5,353 mi / 4,651 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB LYX
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Lydd Airport
IATA Code CMB LYX
ICAO Code VCBI EGMD
City Colombo Lydd
Country Sri Lanka United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/London
Elevation 30 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 50.960000, 0.940000

Colombo (CMB) to Lydd (LYX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Lydd Airport (LYX) in Lydd, United Kingdom is 8,614 kilometers (5,353 miles / 4,651 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 21:48 in Colombo, it's 16:18 in Lydd. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lydd (LYX) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 94° (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 Lydd Airport (LYX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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