CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,362 km
5,817 miles
OPO
Porto
Portugal
Distance
9,362 km
5,817 mi / 5,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
311°
northwest

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CMB OPO
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Francisco de Sa Carneiro Airport
IATA Code CMB OPO
ICAO Code VCBI LPPR
City Colombo Porto
Country Sri Lanka Portugal
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 30 ft 228 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 41.250000, -8.680000

Colombo (CMB) to Porto (OPO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Francisco de Sa Carneiro Airport (OPO) in Porto, Portugal is 9,362 kilometers (5,817 miles / 5,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Portugal. 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 02:56 in Colombo, it's 21:26 in Porto. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Porto (OPO) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 86° (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 Francisco de Sa Carneiro Airport (OPO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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