London to Colombo Distance
8,711 km · 5,413 miles · 11 h 23 min flight
The distance from London to Colombo is 8,711 km (5,413 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 11 h 23 min. Colombo is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
London
United Kingdom
Colombo
Sri Lanka
- 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
- Colombo vs London
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from London | East (94°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Colombo | Northwest (321°) |
| Halfway point | 35.64° N, 50.75° E |
| London coordinates | 51.51° N, 0.13° W |
| Colombo coordinates | 6.94° N, 79.85° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Colombo from London?
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 London to Colombo?
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 London and Colombo?
Colombo is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of London right now.
In which direction is Colombo from London?
Colombo lies to the east of London (initial bearing 94°).
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.