CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,392 km
6,457 miles
VDE
El Hierro Island
Spain
Distance
10,392 km
6,457 mi / 5,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
299°
west northwest

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CMB VDE
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Hierro Airport
IATA Code CMB VDE
ICAO Code VCBI GCHI
City Colombo El Hierro Island
Country Sri Lanka Spain
Timezone Asia/Colombo Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 30 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 27.810000, -17.890000

Colombo (CMB) to El Hierro Island (VDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Hierro Airport (VDE) in El Hierro Island, Spain is 10,392 kilometers (6,457 miles / 5,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Spain. 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 02:14 in Colombo, it's 20:44 in El Hierro Island. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from El Hierro Island (VDE) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 80° (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 Hierro Airport (VDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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