Colombo to London Distance
8,711 km · 5,413 miles · 11 h 23 min flight
The distance from Colombo to London is 8,711 km (5,413 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 11 h 23 min. London is 4 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo.
Colombo
Sri Lanka
London
United Kingdom
- Kilometres
- 8,711
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 5,413
- 4,704 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 11 h 23 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −4 hours 30 minutes
- London vs Colombo
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Colombo | Northwest (321°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from London | East (94°) |
| Halfway point | 35.64° N, 50.75° E |
| Colombo coordinates | 6.94° N, 79.85° E |
| London coordinates | 51.51° N, 0.13° W |
Plan your trip
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Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Colombo?
8,711 kilometres or 5,413 miles (4,704 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Colombo to London?
About 11 h 23 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Colombo and London?
London is 4 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo right now.
In which direction is London from Colombo?
London lies to the northwest of Colombo (initial bearing 321°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.