London to Colombo Flights (LHR to CMB)

Route Reference

London to Colombo

LHR

London

⟶

CMB

Colombo

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

Airlines Based in United Kingdom or Sri Lanka

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*LHRCMB HK1  800A  2000P

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is London from Colombo?

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

How long is the flight from London to Colombo?

A nonstop flight from LHR to CMB 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 London and Colombo?

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

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