Distance From London Heathrow Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, LHR - CMB Distance

The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 5416 miles or 8715 kilometers or 4703 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from London ( United Kingdom ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and Colombo takes around 12 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 12 hours 27 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LHR - CMB

Kilometers		8715 km
Statute Miles		5416 miles
Nautical Miles		4703 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 27 minutes

London Heathrow Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - LHR to CMB Flight Path

Location of London Heathrow Airport & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view London to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between London, United Kingdom and Colombo, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between London, United Kingdom and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LHR - CMB

Time difference between London (United Kingdom) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 5 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 5 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of London.

Location	Local Time
London (United Kingdom)	2025-01-15, 04:42:16 GMT
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-01-15, 10:12:16 +0530

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

London Heathrow Airport (LHR / EGLL) London, United Kingdom

Destination

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB / VCBI) Colombo, Sri Lanka