CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,588 km
2,230 miles
ERA
Erigavo
Somalia
Distance
3,588 km
2,230 mi / 1,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB ERA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Erigavo Airport
IATA Code CMB ERA
ICAO Code VCBI HCMU
City Colombo Erigavo
Country Sri Lanka Somalia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 30 ft 5,720 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 10.640000, 47.390000

Colombo (CMB) to Erigavo (ERA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Erigavo Airport (ERA) in Erigavo, Somalia is 3,588 kilometers (2,230 miles / 1,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 11:03 in Colombo, it's 08:33 in Erigavo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,690 feet between the two airports. Erigavo Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Erigavo (ERA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 93° (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 Erigavo Airport (ERA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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