CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,894 km
4,905 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
7,894 km
4,905 mi / 4,263 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB CPT
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code CMB CPT
ICAO Code VCBI FACT
City Colombo Cape Town
Country Sri Lanka South Africa
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 30 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Colombo (CMB) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 7,894 kilometers (4,905 miles / 4,263 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 South Africa. 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 13:51 in Colombo, it's 10:21 in Cape Town. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 67° (east northeast). 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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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