CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,899 km
5,530 miles
MLN
Melilla Island
Spain
Distance
8,899 km
5,530 mi / 4,805 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
305°
northwest

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CMB MLN
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Melilla Airport
IATA Code CMB MLN
ICAO Code VCBI GEML
City Colombo Melilla Island
Country Sri Lanka Spain
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Madrid
Elevation 30 ft 156 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 35.280000, -2.960000

Colombo (CMB) to Melilla Island (MLN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Melilla Airport (MLN) in Melilla Island, Spain is 8,899 kilometers (5,530 miles / 4,805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 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 17:20 in Colombo, it's 12:50 in Melilla Island. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Melilla Island (MLN) 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 Melilla Airport (MLN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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