ABV
Abuja
Nigeria
7,984 km
4,961 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
7,984 km
4,961 mi / 4,311 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

ABV CMB
Airport Name Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code ABV CMB
ICAO Code DNAA VCBI
City Abuja Colombo
Country Nigeria Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Colombo
Elevation 1,123 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 9.010000, 7.260000 7.180000, 79.880000

Abuja (ABV) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja, Nigeria to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 7,984 kilometers (4,961 miles / 4,311 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Nigeria 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 18:06 in Abuja, it's 22:36 in Colombo. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,093 feet between the two airports. Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport sits lower than Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Abuja (ABV) follows a heading of 277° (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 Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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