CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,780 km
5,456 miles
NTE
Nantes
France
Distance
8,780 km
5,456 mi / 4,741 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB NTE
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Nantes Atlantique Airport
IATA Code CMB NTE
ICAO Code VCBI LFRS
City Colombo Nantes
Country Sri Lanka France
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Paris
Elevation 30 ft 90 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 47.150000, -1.610000

Colombo (CMB) to Nantes (NTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) in Nantes, France is 8,780 kilometers (5,456 miles / 4,741 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 France. 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 22:36 in Colombo, it's 18:06 in Nantes. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nantes (NTE) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 91° (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 Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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