CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,794 km
6,086 miles
VEY
Vestmannaeyjar
Iceland
Distance
9,794 km
6,086 mi / 5,288 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB VEY
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Vestmannaeyjar Airport
IATA Code CMB VEY
ICAO Code VCBI BIVM
City Colombo Vestmannaeyjar
Country Sri Lanka Iceland
Timezone Asia/Colombo Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 30 ft 326 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 63.420000, -20.280000

Colombo (CMB) to Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Vestmannaeyjar Airport (VEY) in Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland is 9,794 kilometers (6,086 miles / 5,288 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 Iceland. 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 16:02 in Colombo, it's 10:32 in Vestmannaeyjar. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 78° (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 Vestmannaeyjar Airport (VEY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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