BDV
Moba
DR Congo
5,778 km
3,590 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
5,778 km
3,590 mi / 3,120 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BDV CMB
Airport Name Moba Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BDV CMB
ICAO Code FZRB VCBI
City Moba Colombo
Country DR Congo Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Asia/Colombo
Elevation 2,953 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -7.070000, 29.780000 7.180000, 79.880000

Moba (BDV) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moba Airport (BDV) in Moba, DR Congo to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 5,778 kilometers (3,590 miles / 3,120 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 DR Congo 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 18:59 in Moba, it's 22:29 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 2,923 feet between the two airports. Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport sits lower than Moba Airport.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Moba (BDV) follows a heading of 255° (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 Moba Airport (BDV) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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