CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,531 km
4,058 miles
SLS
Silistra
Bulgaria
Distance
6,531 km
4,058 mi / 3,527 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
318°
northwest

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CMB SLS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Silistra Polkovnik Lambrinovo Airfield
IATA Code CMB SLS
ICAO Code VCBI LBSS
City Colombo Silistra
Country Sri Lanka Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 30 ft 351 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 44.060000, 27.180000

Colombo (CMB) to Silistra (SLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Silistra Polkovnik Lambrinovo Airfield (SLS) in Silistra, Bulgaria is 6,531 kilometers (4,058 miles / 3,527 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Bulgaria. 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 00:59 in Colombo, it's 21:29 in Silistra. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Silistra (SLS) 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 Silistra Polkovnik Lambrinovo Airfield (SLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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