CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,362 km
5,196 miles
XCR
Chalons/Vatry
France
Distance
8,362 km
5,196 mi / 4,515 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB XCR
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Chalons-Vatry Air Base
IATA Code CMB XCR
ICAO Code VCBI LFOK
City Colombo Chalons/Vatry
Country Sri Lanka France
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Paris
Elevation 30 ft 587 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 48.780000, 4.180000

Colombo (CMB) to Chalons/Vatry (XCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Chalons-Vatry Air Base (XCR) in Chalons/Vatry, France is 8,362 kilometers (5,196 miles / 4,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 07:50 in Colombo, it's 03:20 in Chalons/Vatry. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Chalons/Vatry (XCR) 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 Chalons-Vatry Air Base (XCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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