BEN
Benghazi
Libya
6,733 km
4,184 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
6,733 km
4,184 mi / 3,636 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
101°
east

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BEN CMB
Airport Name Benina International Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BEN CMB
ICAO Code HLLB VCBI
City Benghazi Colombo
Country Libya Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Tripoli Asia/Colombo
Elevation 433 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 32.100000, 20.270000 7.180000, 79.880000

Benghazi (BEN) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benina International Airport (BEN) in Benghazi, Libya to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 6,733 kilometers (4,184 miles / 3,636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 Libya 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 14:38 in Benghazi, it's 18:08 in Colombo. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Benghazi (BEN) follows a heading of 303° (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 Benina International Airport (BEN) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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