ATB
Atbara
Sudan
5,097 km
3,167 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
5,097 km
3,167 mi / 2,752 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

ATB CMB
Airport Name Atbara Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code ATB CMB
ICAO Code HSAT VCBI
City Atbara Colombo
Country Sudan Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Khartoum Asia/Colombo
Elevation 1,181 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 17.710000, 34.060000 7.180000, 79.880000

Atbara (ATB) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Atbara Airport (ATB) in Atbara, Sudan to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 5,097 kilometers (3,167 miles / 2,752 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Sudan 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 22:39 in Atbara, it's 02:09 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 1,151 feet between the two airports. Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport sits lower than Atbara Airport.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Atbara (ATB) follows a heading of 288° (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 Atbara Airport (ATB) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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