CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,108 km
5,659 miles
SYY
Stornoway
United Kingdom
Distance
9,108 km
5,659 mi / 4,918 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB SYY
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Stornoway Airport
IATA Code CMB SYY
ICAO Code VCBI EGPO
City Colombo Stornoway
Country Sri Lanka United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/London
Elevation 30 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 58.220000, -6.330000

Colombo (CMB) to Stornoway (SYY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Stornoway Airport (SYY) in Stornoway, United Kingdom is 9,108 kilometers (5,659 miles / 4,918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 20:55 in Colombo, it's 15:25 in Stornoway. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Stornoway (SYY) 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 Stornoway Airport (SYY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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