AJJ
Akjoujt
Mauritania
10,181 km
6,326 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
10,181 km
6,326 mi / 5,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

AJJ CMB
Airport Name Akjoujt Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code AJJ CMB
ICAO Code GQNJ VCBI
City Akjoujt Colombo
Country Mauritania Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott Asia/Colombo
Elevation 403 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 19.730000, -14.380000 7.180000, 79.880000

Akjoujt (AJJ) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akjoujt Airport (AJJ) in Akjoujt, Mauritania to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 10,181 kilometers (6,326 miles / 5,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 Mauritania 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 01:25 in Akjoujt, it's 06:55 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 Akjoujt (AJJ) follows a heading of 290° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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