Route Guide
CMB→LHRultra long-haul
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (Colombo) to London Heathrow Airport (London) — 8,715 km, ~10h 11m estimated flight time.
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Route Overview
CMB to LHR covers a great-circle distance of 8,715 km (5,416 miles), classified as a ultra long-haul route. At typical cruise speed, the estimated flight time is around 10h 11m — actual block time varies by aircraft type, winds and routing. London is 5.5 hours behind Colombo (standard offset, not accounting for daylight saving time). This is an international route between Sri Lanka and United Kingdom. Route data indicates this city pair has historically been served nonstop.
Airlines on This Route
UL
SriLankan Airlines
Sri Lanka
Aircraft types on record: 332
Airline and schedule data comes from historical route records and may not reflect current, seasonal or codeshare-only service. Always confirm live schedules with the airline before booking.
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