CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,533 km
5,924 miles
RFN
Raufarhofn
Iceland
Distance
9,533 km
5,924 mi / 5,147 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB RFN
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Raufarhofn Airport
IATA Code CMB RFN
ICAO Code VCBI BIRG
City Colombo Raufarhofn
Country Sri Lanka Iceland
Timezone Asia/Colombo Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 30 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 66.410000, -15.920000

Colombo (CMB) to Raufarhofn (RFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Raufarhofn Airport (RFN) in Raufarhofn, Iceland is 9,533 kilometers (5,924 miles / 5,147 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 Iceland. 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 23:57 in Colombo, it's 18:27 in Raufarhofn. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Raufarhofn (RFN) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 82° (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 Raufarhofn Airport (RFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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