BQO
Bouna
Ivory Coast
9,106 km
5,658 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
9,106 km
5,658 mi / 4,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

BQO CMB
Airport Name Bouna Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BQO CMB
ICAO Code DIBN VCBI
City Bouna Colombo
Country Ivory Coast Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Colombo
Elevation 1,148 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 9.280000, -3.030000 7.180000, 79.880000

Bouna (BQO) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bouna Airport (BQO) in Bouna, Ivory Coast to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 9,106 kilometers (5,658 miles / 4,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast 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 03:31 in Bouna, it's 09:01 in Colombo. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,118 feet between the two airports. Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport sits lower than Bouna Airport.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Bouna (BQO) follows a heading of 278° (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 Bouna Airport (BQO) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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