CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,170 km
5,698 miles
XRY
Jerez de la Forntera
Spain
Distance
9,170 km
5,698 mi / 4,951 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB XRY
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Jerez Airport
IATA Code CMB XRY
ICAO Code VCBI LEJR
City Colombo Jerez de la Forntera
Country Sri Lanka Spain
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Madrid
Elevation 30 ft 93 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 36.740000, -6.060000

Colombo (CMB) to Jerez de la Forntera (XRY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Jerez Airport (XRY) in Jerez de la Forntera, Spain is 9,170 kilometers (5,698 miles / 4,951 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 19:58 in Colombo, it's 15:28 in Jerez de la Forntera. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Jerez de la Forntera (XRY) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 87° (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 Jerez Airport (XRY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.