CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,446 km
4,627 miles
PLQ
Palanga
Lithuania
Distance
7,446 km
4,627 mi / 4,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB PLQ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Palanga International Airport
IATA Code CMB PLQ
ICAO Code VCBI EYPA
City Colombo Palanga
Country Sri Lanka Lithuania
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Vilnius
Elevation 30 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 55.970000, 21.090000

Colombo (CMB) to Palanga (PLQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Palanga International Airport (PLQ) in Palanga, Lithuania is 7,446 kilometers (4,627 miles / 4,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Lithuania. 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 12:45 in Colombo, it's 09:15 in Palanga. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Palanga (PLQ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 113° (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 Palanga International Airport (PLQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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