Colombo to London (CMB–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UL SriLankan
333
1:10 PM
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11h 20m
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Colombo to London
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 5,416 mi 11h 20m nonstop -4.5h behind 27 1-stop hubs

CMB–LHR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SriLankan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,416 miles in approximately 11h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CMB–LHR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UL SriLankan Airlines Also: AC 7 333 11h20 – Oneworld AC
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – UL
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: UL (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CMB to LHR direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CMB to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,786
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4.5h
London is 4.5 hours behind Colombo.
CMB: +0530 · LHR: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Colombo, it's 1.5:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
5,416 mi / 8,715 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 20m.
Getting from LHR

Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.

London Climate

Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

CMB–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colombo to London route.
Route details
Distance5,416 mi / 8,715 km
Flight time11h 20m
Time difference-4.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: CMB
Full nameBandaranaike International Colombo Airport
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: LHR
Full nameLondon Heathrow Airport
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CMB to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to London Heathrow Airport take approximately 11h 20m. The route covers 5,416 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: SriLankan Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from CMB to LHR.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LHE, DAC, JED, CDG, BOM, FRA, IST, BLR, RUH, NRT, DOH, MCT, ZRH, AUH, DEL, CKG, DXB, PVG, ICN, BKK, MAA, MLE, HYD, SIN, HKG, KUL and CAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 4.5 hours behind Colombo.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CMB to LHR

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from SriLankan Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CMB to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMB to LHR ranges from 11 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,416 miles (8,715 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via LHE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.