What is the flight distance between LGW and CMB?

Distance between Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Bandaranayake International Airport (CMB) is 8695 kilometers or 5403 miles.

Distance From Gatwick Airport to Bandaranayake International Airport (LGW - CMB Distance)

Q: How long is the flight from LGW to CMB?

Flight time from Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom to Bandaranayake International Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 10 hours 48 minutes under avarage conditions.

Q: What is the time difference between London, United Kingdom and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Time difference between London (United Kingdom) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 4 Hours 30 Minutes. Colombo time is 4 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of London. It is currently 05:55 in Gatwick Airport (LGW) and 10:25 in Bandaranayake International Airport (CMB).

The flight distance from Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bandaranayake International Airport (CMB) is 5403 miles. This is equivalent to 8695 kilometers or 4692 nautical miles. The distance shown below is the straight line distance (may be called as flying or air distance) or direct flight distance between airports.

8695 kilometers is the distance from Gatwick Airport, United Kingdom to Bandaranayake International Airport, Sri Lanka.

Flight Duration between London, United Kingdom and Colombo, Sri Lanka

Estimated flight time from Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom to Bandaranayake International Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 10 hours 48 minutes under avarage conditions. The flight time calculator assumes an average flight speed for a commercial airliner of 500 mph, which is equivalent to 805 km/hr or 434 knots. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind speeds or weather conditions.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LGW - CMB

Time difference between London (United Kingdom) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 4 Hours 30 Minutes.
Current local time in London is 2026-04-24, 05:55:13 BST and time in Colombo is 2026-04-24, 10:25:13 +0530.
Colombo time is 4 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of London.

Gatwick Airport to Bandaranayake International Airport Flight Route Map - LGW to CMB Flight Path

Location of Gatwick Airport & Bandaranayake International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between London, United Kingdom and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Gatwick Airport
City:	London
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	LGW
ICAO Code:	EGKK
GPS Coordinates:	Latitude: N 51° 8' 53.2'' Longitude: W 0° 11' 25''
Current time:	2026-04-24, 05:55:13 BST
Current weather:	Gatwick Airport 15 day weather forecast

Bandaranayake International Airport
City:	Colombo
Country:	Sri Lanka
IATA Code:	CMB
ICAO Code:	VCBI
GPS Coordinates:	Latitude: N 7° 10' 50.7'' Longitude: E 79° 53' 2.8''
Current time:	2026-04-24, 10:25:13 +0530
Current weather:	Bandaranayake International Airport 15 day weather forecast
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