CAV
Cazombo
Angola
6,645 km
4,129 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
6,645 km
4,129 mi / 3,588 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CAV CMB
Airport Name Cazombo Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code CAV CMB
ICAO Code FNCZ VCBI
City Cazombo Colombo
Country Angola Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Luanda Asia/Colombo
Elevation 3,700 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -11.890000, 22.920000 7.180000, 79.880000

Cazombo (CAV) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cazombo Airport (CAV) in Cazombo, Angola to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 6,645 kilometers (4,129 miles / 3,588 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 14:29 in Cazombo, it's 18:59 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 3,670 feet between the two airports. Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport sits lower than Cazombo Airport.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Cazombo (CAV) follows a heading of 252° (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 Cazombo Airport (CAV) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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