APL
Nampula
Mozambique
5,115 km
3,178 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
5,115 km
3,178 mi / 2,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

APL CMB
Airport Name Nampula Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code APL CMB
ICAO Code FQNP VCBI
City Nampula Colombo
Country Mozambique Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Maputo Asia/Colombo
Elevation 1,444 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -15.110000, 39.280000 7.180000, 79.880000

Nampula (APL) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nampula Airport (APL) in Nampula, Mozambique to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 5,115 kilometers (3,178 miles / 2,762 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 Mozambique 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 01:35 in Nampula, it's 05:05 in Colombo. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,414 feet between the two airports. Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport sits lower than Nampula Airport.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Nampula (APL) follows a heading of 241° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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