CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,606 km
5,347 miles
NWI
Norwich
United Kingdom
Distance
8,606 km
5,347 mi / 4,647 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB NWI
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Norwich International Airport
IATA Code CMB NWI
ICAO Code VCBI EGSH
City Colombo Norwich
Country Sri Lanka United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/London
Elevation 30 ft 117 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 52.680000, 1.280000

Colombo (CMB) to Norwich (NWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Norwich International Airport (NWI) in Norwich, United Kingdom is 8,606 kilometers (5,347 miles / 4,647 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 21:23 in Colombo, it's 15:53 in Norwich. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Norwich (NWI) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 95° (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 Norwich International Airport (NWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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