BUG
Benguela
Angola
7,667 km
4,764 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
7,667 km
4,764 mi / 4,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BUG CMB
Airport Name Benguela Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BUG CMB
ICAO Code FNBG VCBI
City Benguela Colombo
Country Angola Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Luanda Asia/Colombo
Elevation 118 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -12.610000, 13.400000 7.180000, 79.880000

Benguela (BUG) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benguela Airport (BUG) in Benguela, Angola to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 7,667 kilometers (4,764 miles / 4,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Angola 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 10:17 in Benguela, it's 14:47 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 Benguela (BUG) follows a heading of 253° (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 Benguela Airport (BUG) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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