CGJ
Kasompe
Zambia
6,150 km
3,822 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
6,150 km
3,822 mi / 3,321 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CGJ CMB
Airport Name Kasompe Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code CGJ CMB
ICAO Code FLKE VCBI
City Kasompe Colombo
Country Zambia Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Asia/Colombo
Elevation 4,636 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -12.570000, 27.890000 7.180000, 79.880000

Kasompe (CGJ) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kasompe Airport (CGJ) in Kasompe, Zambia to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 6,150 kilometers (3,822 miles / 3,321 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Zambia 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 11:22 in Kasompe, it's 14:52 in Colombo. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,606 feet between the two airports. Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport sits lower than Kasompe Airport.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Kasompe (CGJ) follows a heading of 249° (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 Kasompe Airport (CGJ) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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