CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,296 km
4,533 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
7,296 km
4,533 mi / 3,939 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
325°
northwest

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CMB WAW
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code CMB WAW
ICAO Code VCBI EPWA
City Colombo Warsaw
Country Sri Lanka Poland
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 30 ft 362 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 52.170000, 20.970000

Colombo (CMB) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 7,296 kilometers (4,533 miles / 3,939 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Poland. 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 15:37 in Colombo, it's 11:07 in Warsaw. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 111° (east 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 Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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