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

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UL SriLankan
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1:10 PM
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
FRA Frankfurt am Main 13h 5m UL → A3AVB6 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to London flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 13h 5m AZETEY → ACAVEY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to London flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 13h 10m ACUL → AFBAG3 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to London flights
DOH Doha 13h 10m ASATAY → BAKMQR Doha (DOH) to London flights
BLR Bengaluru 13h 14m 6EAIJL → AIAYBA Bengaluru (BLR) to London flights
IST Istanbul 13h 18m TK → 6EAVBA Istanbul (IST) to London flights
DXB Dubai 13h 28m AZDEEK → AVEKFI Dubai (DXB) to London flights
BOM Mumbai 13h 31m 6EA3AI → 6EACAI Mumbai (BOM) to London flights
KWI Kuwait City 13h 35m J9KUUL → KUUL Kuwait City (KWI) to London flights
LHE Lahore 14h 3m MHULW2 → PK Lahore (LHE) to London flights
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Colombo to London
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 5,416 mi 11h 20m nonstop -4.5h behind

CMB–LHR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. SriLankan Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 5,416 miles in approximately 11h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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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 7 333 11h20 – Oneworld –
AC Air Canada 0 – – – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – UL
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: UL (7 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: AC (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
28
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
FRA ~13h 5m AUH ~13h 5m CDG ~13h 10m DOH ~13h 10m BLR ~13h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,835
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 gate to gate.
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)2
Weekly flights7 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 11h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 5,416 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from CMB to LHR: SriLankan Airlines and Air Canada.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Frankfurt Main, Zayed and Charles de Gaulle.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LHR and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 and Air Canada. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CMB to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, Zayed and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.