CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,556 km
4,073 miles
VKO
Moscow
Russia
Distance
6,556 km
4,073 mi / 3,540 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB VKO
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Vnukovo International Airport
IATA Code CMB VKO
ICAO Code VCBI UUWW
City Colombo Moscow
Country Sri Lanka Russia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Moscow
Elevation 30 ft 685 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 55.590000, 37.260000

Colombo (CMB) to Moscow (VKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) in Moscow, Russia is 6,556 kilometers (4,073 miles / 3,540 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 Russia. 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 20:08 in Colombo, it's 17:38 in Moscow.

The return flight from Moscow (VKO) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 128° (southeast). 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 Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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