CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,839 km
4,871 miles
OLB
Olbia
Italy
Distance
7,839 km
4,871 mi / 4,233 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
311°
northwest

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CMB OLB
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Olbia / Costa Smeralda Airport
IATA Code CMB OLB
ICAO Code VCBI LIEO
City Colombo Olbia
Country Sri Lanka Italy
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Rome
Elevation 30 ft 37 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 40.900000, 9.520000

Colombo (CMB) to Olbia (OLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Olbia / Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) in Olbia, Italy is 7,839 kilometers (4,871 miles / 4,233 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Italy. 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 18:49 in Colombo, it's 14:19 in Olbia. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Olbia (OLB) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 98° (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 Olbia / Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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