Distance From August-Euler Flugplatz to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

The distance from August-Euler Flugplatz () to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 5010 miles or 8062 kilometers or 4350 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 Griesheim ( Germany ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Griesheim and Colombo takes around 11 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from August-Euler Flugplatz, Griesheim, Germany to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 11 hours 31 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 • - CMB

Kilometers		8062 km
Statute Miles		5010 miles
Nautical Miles		4350 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 31 minutes

August-Euler Flugplatz to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - to CMB Flight Path

Location of August-Euler Flugplatz & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Griesheim, Germany and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CMB

Time difference between Griesheim (Germany) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 4 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 4 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Griesheim.

Location	Local Time
Griesheim (Germany)	2026-11-04, 01:17:33 CET
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-11-04, 05:47:33 +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

August-Euler Flugplatz ( / ) Griesheim, Germany

Destination

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