BOA
Boma
DR Congo
7,553 km
4,693 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
7,553 km
4,693 mi / 4,078 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
80°
east

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BOA CMB
Airport Name Boma Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BOA CMB
ICAO Code FZAJ VCBI
City Boma Colombo
Country DR Congo Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Asia/Colombo
Elevation 26 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -5.850000, 13.060000 7.180000, 79.880000

Boma (BOA) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boma Airport (BOA) in Boma, DR Congo to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 7,553 kilometers (4,693 miles / 4,078 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 02:22 in Boma, it's 06:52 in Colombo. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Boma (BOA) follows a heading of 261° (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 Boma Airport (BOA) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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