Distance From Breighton Airfield to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

The distance from Breighton Airfield () to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 5444 miles or 8760 kilometers or 4727 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 Breighton ( United Kingdom ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Breighton and Colombo takes around 12 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Breighton Airfield, Breighton, United Kingdom to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 12 hours 30 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		8760 km
Statute Miles		5444 miles
Nautical Miles		4727 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 30 minutes

Breighton Airfield to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - to CMB Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CMB

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

Location	Local Time
Breighton (United Kingdom)	2026-02-06, 17:13:22 GMT
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-02-06, 22:43:22 +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

Breighton Airfield ( / ) Breighton, United Kingdom

Destination

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