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Flight Distance from Zaventem (BRU) to Colombo (CMB)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
BRUEBBR
Zaventem, Belgium
Brussels Airport
Great Circle Path
8,367 km5,199 miles • 4,518 NM
Destination Airport
VCBICMB
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
Direct Distance
8,367 km
5,199 Statute Miles
4,518 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
10h 21m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
753 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
97° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
10h 21m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
9h 36m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
16h 35m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 BE→🌐 LK
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Brussels Airport (BRU)
- City / Country: Zaventem, Belgium
- ICAO Code: EBBR
- Coordinates: 50.9014°, 4.4844°
- Timezone: Europe/Brussels
- Elevation: 175 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB)
- City / Country: Colombo, Sri Lanka
- ICAO Code: VCBI
- Coordinates: 7.1808°, 79.8841°
- Timezone: Asia/Colombo
- Elevation: 30 ft
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