CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,951 km
6,805 miles
TER
Lajes
Portugal
Distance
10,951 km
6,805 mi / 5,913 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
311°
northwest

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CMB TER
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Lajes Field
IATA Code CMB TER
ICAO Code VCBI LPLA
City Colombo Lajes
Country Sri Lanka Portugal
Timezone Asia/Colombo Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 30 ft 180 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 38.760000, -27.090000

Colombo (CMB) to Lajes (TER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Lajes Field (TER) in Lajes, Portugal is 10,951 kilometers (6,805 miles / 5,913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Portugal. 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 00:48 in Colombo, it's 18:18 in Lajes. With a 6.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Lajes (TER) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 74° (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 Lajes Field (TER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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