ARL
Arly
Burkina Faso
8,591 km
5,338 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,591 km
5,338 mi / 4,639 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Africa/Ouagadougou
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

ARL CMB
Airport Name Arly Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code ARL CMB
ICAO Code DFER VCBI
City Arly Colombo
Country Burkina Faso Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou Asia/Colombo
Elevation 761 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 11.600000, 1.480000 7.180000, 79.880000

Arly (ARL) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arly Airport (ARL) in Arly, Burkina Faso to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 8,591 kilometers (5,338 miles / 4,639 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, 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 Burkina Faso 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 11:08 in Arly, it's 16:38 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 Arly (ARL) follows a heading of 280° (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 Arly Airport (ARL) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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