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LGW - CMB route map All flights from LGW to CMB non-stop. There are direct flights from Gatwick (LGW), United Kingdom to Bandaranaike International (CMB), Sri Lanka with British Airways. three times per week Departure times range from 17:30 to 18:30 depending on the schedule period. The flight distance is 5433 miles (8742 km). Flight time is about 10 hours.

LGW
Gatwick
United KingdomLondon , United Kingdom
CMB
Bandaranaike
Sri LankaColombo , Sri Lanka
LGW
Gatwick
United KingdomLondon , United Kingdom
Bandaranaike
Sri LankaColombo , Sri Lanka
CMB
Flight time 10h 0min
Updated Jun 15, 2026
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Flight schedule from London to Colombo with British Airways

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for British Airways. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-15

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London to Colombo scheduled departures

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LGW-CMB flight route
Route map from London, LGW to Colombo, CMB. The distance is 5433 miles or 8742 km.
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LGW - CMB route facts

  • Distance
    5433 miles (8742 km)
  • Flight time
    10 hours
  • Airline
    British Airways British Airways
  • Airline alliances
    oneworld
  • Cabins
    Economy Premium Economy Business First
  • Hub airports
    LGW
  • Departure terminals
    Terminal S
  • Aircraft
    Boeing 777

Route FAQ

British Airways operates non-stop flights from LGW to CMB.

Scheduled flight time from LGW to CMB is 10 hours. The route covers 5433 miles (8742 km).

With published departure times ranging from 17:30 to 18:30 depending on the schedule period.

Departure terminal: Terminal S.

Economy, Premium Economy, Business and First are currently scheduled on non-stop flights for this route.
Nearby airports that offer flights to Colombo (CMB)
From Heathrow (LHR)

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