CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,303 km
3,917 miles
SMI
Samos Island
Greece
Distance
6,303 km
3,917 mi / 3,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
311°
northwest

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CMB SMI
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Samos Airport
IATA Code CMB SMI
ICAO Code VCBI LGSM
City Colombo Samos Island
Country Sri Lanka Greece
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Athens
Elevation 30 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 37.690000, 26.910000

Colombo (CMB) to Samos Island (SMI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Samos Airport (SMI) in Samos Island, Greece is 6,303 kilometers (3,917 miles / 3,403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Greece. 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 23:36 in Colombo, it's 20:06 in Samos Island. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Samos Island (SMI) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 109° (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 Samos Airport (SMI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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