CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,856 km
6,124 miles
RKV
Reykjavik
Iceland
Distance
9,856 km
6,124 mi / 5,322 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB RKV
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Reykjavik Airport
IATA Code CMB RKV
ICAO Code VCBI BIRK
City Colombo Reykjavik
Country Sri Lanka Iceland
Timezone Asia/Colombo Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 30 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 64.130000, -21.940000

Colombo (CMB) to Reykjavik (RKV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Reykjavik Airport (RKV) in Reykjavik, Iceland is 9,856 kilometers (6,124 miles / 5,322 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 19:50 in Colombo, it's 14:20 in Reykjavik. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Reykjavik (RKV) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). 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 Reykjavik Airport (RKV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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