Distance From Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Nuremberg Airport, CMB - NUE Distance

The distance from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE) is 4896 miles or 7879 kilometers or 4251 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 Colombo ( Sri Lanka ) to Nuremberg ( Germany )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Colombo and Nuremberg takes around 11 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka to Nuremberg Airport, Nuremberg, Germany is 11 hours 15 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 - NUE

Kilometers		7879 km
Statute Miles		4896 miles
Nautical Miles		4251 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 15 minutes

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Nuremberg Airport Flight Route Map - CMB to NUE Flight Path

Location of Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport & Nuremberg Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Nuremberg, Germany.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CMB - NUE

Time difference between Colombo (Sri Lanka) and Nuremberg (Germany) is 4 Hours 30 Minutes.
Nuremberg time is 4 Hours 30 Minutes behind Colombo.

Location	Local Time
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-18, 12:07:58 +0530
Nuremberg (Germany)	2025-12-18, 07:37:58 CET

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

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

Destination

Nuremberg Airport (NUE / EDDN) Nuremberg, Germany