ALU
Alula
Somalia
3,236 km
2,011 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
3,236 km
2,011 mi / 1,747 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

ALU CMB
Airport Name Alula Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code ALU CMB
ICAO Code HCMA VCBI
City Alula Colombo
Country Somalia Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Asia/Colombo
Elevation 6 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 11.960000, 50.750000 7.180000, 79.880000

Alula (ALU) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alula Airport (ALU) in Alula, Somalia to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 3,236 kilometers (2,011 miles / 1,747 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Somalia 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 07:57 in Alula, it's 10:27 in Colombo.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Alula (ALU) follows a heading of 282° (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 Alula Airport (ALU) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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