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Flight Distance from Colombo (CMB) to Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
CMBVCBI
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
Great Circle Path
8,848 km5,498 miles • 4,778 NM
Destination Airport
EGCCMAN
Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Manchester Airport
Direct Distance
8,848 km
5,498 Statute Miles
4,778 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
10h 55m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
796 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
323° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
10h 55m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
10h 7m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
17h 31m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 LK→🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure 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
Arrival Airport Specs
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- City / Country: Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
- ICAO Code: EGCC
- Coordinates: 53.3494°, -2.2795°
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Elevation: 257 ft
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