CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,258 km
5,131 miles
VAF
Valence/Chabeuil
France
Distance
8,258 km
5,131 mi / 4,459 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB VAF
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Valence-Chabeuil Airport
IATA Code CMB VAF
ICAO Code VCBI LFLU
City Colombo Valence/Chabeuil
Country Sri Lanka France
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Paris
Elevation 30 ft 525 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 44.920000, 4.970000

Colombo (CMB) to Valence/Chabeuil (VAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Valence-Chabeuil Airport (VAF) in Valence/Chabeuil, France is 8,258 kilometers (5,131 miles / 4,459 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 France. 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 23:24 in Colombo, it's 18:54 in Valence/Chabeuil. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Valence/Chabeuil (VAF) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 96° (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 Valence-Chabeuil Airport (VAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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