CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,278 km
5,765 miles
NOC
Charleston
Ireland
Distance
9,278 km
5,765 mi / 5,010 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB NOC
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Ireland West Knock Airport
IATA Code CMB NOC
ICAO Code VCBI EIKN
City Colombo Charleston
Country Sri Lanka Ireland
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Dublin
Elevation 30 ft 665 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 53.910000, -8.820000

Colombo (CMB) to Charleston (NOC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Ireland West Knock Airport (NOC) in Charleston, Ireland is 9,278 kilometers (5,765 miles / 5,010 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 17:23 in Colombo, it's 11:53 in Charleston. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Charleston (NOC) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 87° (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 Ireland West Knock Airport (NOC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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