BFX
Bafoussam
Cameroon
7,679 km
4,771 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
7,679 km
4,771 mi / 4,146 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Africa/Douala
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

BFX CMB
Airport Name Bafoussam Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BFX CMB
ICAO Code FKKU VCBI
City Bafoussam Colombo
Country Cameroon Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Douala Asia/Colombo
Elevation 4,347 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 5.540000, 10.350000 7.180000, 79.880000

Bafoussam (BFX) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bafoussam Airport (BFX) in Bafoussam, Cameroon to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 7,679 kilometers (4,771 miles / 4,146 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Cameroon 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 23:40 in Bafoussam, it's 04:10 in Colombo. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,317 feet between the two airports. Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport sits lower than Bafoussam Airport.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Bafoussam (BFX) follows a heading of 273° (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 Bafoussam Airport (BFX) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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