Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Colombo
10h 57m The flight from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) covers 8,483 km (5,271 miles) and takes approximately 10h 57m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads east on an initial great-circle bearing of 95°, passing near 34.0° N, 50.5° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 15h 25m | 15h 51m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 10h 53m | 11h 18m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 9h 26m | 9h 51m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 9h 59m | 10h 24m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| CDG | CMB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charles de Gaulle International Airport | Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport |
| City | Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | Colombo |
| Country | France | Sri Lanka |
| ICAO | LFPG | VCBI |
| Coordinates | 49.009, 2.5541 | 7.1808, 79.8841 |
| Elevation | 392 ft | 30 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Colombo?
A non-stop flight from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Colombo (CMB) takes about 10h 57m. The great-circle distance is 8,483 km (5,271 miles, 4,580 nautical miles), flying east on an initial bearing of 95°.
How far is Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) from Colombo?
8,483 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,271 miles or 4,580 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between CDG and CMB?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 8,483 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 10h 57m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.