ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,254 km
5,750 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
9,254 km
5,750 mi / 4,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

ABJ CMB
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code ABJ CMB
ICAO Code DIAP VCBI
City Abidjan Colombo
Country Ivory Coast Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Colombo
Elevation 21 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 7.180000, 79.880000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 9,254 kilometers (5,750 miles / 4,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:05 in Abidjan, it's 12:35 in Colombo. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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