CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,156 km
5,068 miles
SCN
Saarbrucken
Germany
Distance
8,156 km
5,068 mi / 4,404 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB SCN
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Saarbrucken Airport
IATA Code CMB SCN
ICAO Code VCBI EDDR
City Colombo Saarbrucken
Country Sri Lanka Germany
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Berlin
Elevation 30 ft 1,058 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 49.210000, 7.110000

Colombo (CMB) to Saarbrucken (SCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Saarbrucken Airport (SCN) in Saarbrucken, Germany is 8,156 kilometers (5,068 miles / 4,404 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Germany. 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 14:50 in Colombo, it's 10:20 in Saarbrucken. 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 1,028 feet between the two airports. Saarbrucken Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Saarbrucken (SCN) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 98° (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 Saarbrucken Airport (SCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.