CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,897 km
4,907 miles
PJA
Pajala Airport
Sweden
Distance
7,897 km
4,907 mi / 4,264 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB PJA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Pajala Airport
IATA Code CMB PJA
ICAO Code VCBI ESUP
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Sweden
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 30 ft 542 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 67.250000, 23.070000

Colombo (CMB) to Pajala Airport (PJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Pajala Airport (PJA) in Pajala Airport, Sweden is 7,897 kilometers (4,907 miles / 4,264 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 Sweden. 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 18:54 in Colombo, it's 14:24 in Pajala Airport. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Pajala Airport (PJA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 119° (east southeast). 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 Pajala Airport (PJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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