CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,937 km
5,553 miles
RGS
Burgos
Spain
Distance
8,937 km
5,553 mi / 4,826 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
312°
northwest

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CMB RGS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Burgos Airport
IATA Code CMB RGS
ICAO Code VCBI LEBG
City Colombo Burgos
Country Sri Lanka Spain
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Madrid
Elevation 30 ft 2,945 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 42.360000, -3.620000

Colombo (CMB) to Burgos (RGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Burgos Airport (RGS) in Burgos, Spain is 8,937 kilometers (5,553 miles / 4,826 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Spain. 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 11:56 in Colombo, it's 07:26 in Burgos. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,915 feet between the two airports. Burgos Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Burgos (RGS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 89° (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 Burgos Airport (RGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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