BEW
Beira
Mozambique
5,762 km
3,581 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
5,762 km
3,581 mi / 3,111 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
63°
east northeast

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BEW CMB
Airport Name Beira Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BEW CMB
ICAO Code FQBR VCBI
City Beira Colombo
Country Mozambique Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Maputo Asia/Colombo
Elevation 33 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -19.800000, 34.910000 7.180000, 79.880000

Beira (BEW) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beira Airport (BEW) in Beira, Mozambique to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 5,762 kilometers (3,581 miles / 3,111 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 21:29 in Beira, it's 00:59 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 Beira (BEW) follows a heading of 238° (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 Beira Airport (BEW) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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