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Beirut to Colombo Flight: 6h 58m Nonstop Estimate

A direct flight from Beirut (BEY) to Colombo (CMB) covers about 5,428 km (≈ 3,373 mi) and takes roughly 6h 58m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by +3.5 hours on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteBEY → CMB
Distance5,428 km · 3,373 mi
Estimated flight time6h 58m
Time differenceUTC+3.5

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BEYBeirut-Rafic Hariri International AirportCMBColombo Bandaranaike International Airport
Estimated flight time
6h 58m
Route
5,428 kmBEYBeirutCMBColombo
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
5,428 km
3,373 mi
Time difference from Beirut
+3.5h
Next steps
Beirut → Riyadh (BEY → RUH)Beirut → Jeddah (BEY → JED)Beirut → Dammam (BEY → DMM)

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Enter your Colombo trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Colombo-specific numbers.

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    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between BEY (Beirut) and CMB (Colombo) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 6h 58m over 5,428 km.

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    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Beirut (UTC+2) vs Colombo (UTC+5.5).

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FAQs

How long is the flight from Beirut to Colombo?

About 6h 58m — an estimate for 5,428 km at 850 km/h.

Do Saudi citizens need a visa to fly to Colombo — Beirut to Colombo?

It's issued online before you fly (about $50).

When is the best time to book Beirut–Colombo flights?

December–March is the west/south-coast peak; April and September–October shoulders are cheaper.

What documents and baggage rules apply on this route — Beirut to Colombo?

A passport valid 6+ months is the baseline, plus the destination’s visa requirements; baggage varies by fare and carrier — check the allowance before check-in.

How long is the return flight from Colombo to Beirut?

About the same 6h 58m (5,428 km), across a 3.5-hour time change.

How is the Beirut–Colombo flight time derived in this calculator?

We compute the great-circle distance from both airports' real coordinates, divide by 850 km/h and add 35 minutes for climb and taxi — real times move ±15–20 minutes with winds and routing.

What's the distance between Beirut and Colombo?

Roughly 5,428 km (3,373 mi) great-circle between Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport and Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport.

Are there direct flights from Beirut to Colombo?

We can't confirm a regular nonstop on this route; the fastest option on paper is one stop via Dubai (DXB) at 9h 3m total including a 90-minute connection. Verify current schedules before booking.

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