CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,320 km
2,063 miles
CXN
Candala
Somalia
Distance
3,320 km
2,063 mi / 1,793 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB CXN
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Candala Airport
IATA Code CMB CXN
ICAO Code VCBI HCMC
City Colombo Candala
Country Sri Lanka Somalia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 30 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 11.500000, 49.920000

Colombo (CMB) to Candala (CXN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Candala Airport (CXN) in Candala, Somalia is 3,320 kilometers (2,063 miles / 1,793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Somalia. 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 13:06 in Colombo, it's 10:36 in Candala.

The return flight from Candala (CXN) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 96° (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 Candala Airport (CXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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