CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,547 km
5,311 miles
COO
Cotonou
Benin
Distance
8,547 km
5,311 mi / 4,615 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB COO
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Cadjehoun Airport
IATA Code CMB COO
ICAO Code VCBI DBBB
City Colombo Cotonou
Country Sri Lanka Benin
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Porto-Novo
Elevation 30 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 6.360000, 2.380000

Colombo (CMB) to Cotonou (COO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Cadjehoun Airport (COO) in Cotonou, Benin is 8,547 kilometers (5,311 miles / 4,615 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Sri Lanka with Benin. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:14 in Colombo, it's 05:44 in Cotonou. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Cotonou (COO) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 84° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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