CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,766 km
4,825 miles
DLA
Douala
Cameroon
Distance
7,766 km
4,825 mi / 4,193 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB DLA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Douala International Airport
IATA Code CMB DLA
ICAO Code VCBI FKKD
City Colombo Douala
Country Sri Lanka Cameroon
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Douala
Elevation 30 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 4.010000, 9.720000

Colombo (CMB) to Douala (DLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Douala International Airport (DLA) in Douala, Cameroon is 7,766 kilometers (4,825 miles / 4,193 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Cameroon. 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 06:10 in Colombo, it's 01:40 in Douala. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Douala (DLA) 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 Douala International Airport (DLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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