CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,592 km
5,339 miles
DJA
Djougou
Benin
Distance
8,592 km
5,339 mi / 4,639 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB DJA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Djougou Airport
IATA Code CMB DJA
ICAO Code VCBI DBBD
City Colombo Djougou
Country Sri Lanka Benin
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Porto-Novo
Elevation 30 ft 1,480 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 9.690000, 1.640000

Colombo (CMB) to Djougou (DJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Djougou Airport (DJA) in Djougou, Benin is 8,592 kilometers (5,339 miles / 4,639 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 23:26 in Colombo, it's 18:56 in Djougou. 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 1,450 feet between the two airports. Djougou Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Djougou (DJA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 85° (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 Djougou Airport (DJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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