Colombo to London Flights (CMB to LHR)

Route Reference

Colombo to London

CMB

Colombo

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LHR

London

Distance	8,715 km / 5,415 miles
Estimated Flight Time	≈ 10.3 hours nonstop
Origin Time Zone	Asia/Colombo
Destination Time Zone	Europe/London

Airlines Based in Sri Lanka or United Kingdom

These carriers are headquartered in one of the two countries on this route — check directly for current route-specific availability:

BA British Airways VS Virgin Atlantic U2 easyJet LS Jet2.com BY TUI Airways UL SriLankan Airlines

How This Route Appears in a GDS PNR

A segment on this route typically looks like this in a raw PNR:

2  BA 287 Y 15JUL 2*CMBLHR HK1  800A  2000P

The six-letter pair CMBLHR tells you the flight departs Colombo and arrives in London.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Colombo from London?

Colombo (CMB) is approximately 8,715 km (5,415 miles) from London (LHR).

How long is the flight from Colombo to London?

A nonstop flight from CMB to LHR takes roughly 10.3 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.

What is the time difference between Colombo and London?

Colombo is on Asia/Colombo and London is on Europe/London — check both before planning connections or calling clients.

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