CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,141 km
4,437 miles
FTX
Owando
Congo
Distance
7,141 km
4,437 mi / 3,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
266°
west

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CMB FTX
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Owando Airport
IATA Code CMB FTX
ICAO Code VCBI FCOO
City Colombo Owando
Country Sri Lanka Congo
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 30 ft 1,214 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -0.530000, 15.950000

Colombo (CMB) to Owando (FTX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Owando Airport (FTX) in Owando, Congo is 7,141 kilometers (4,437 miles / 3,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 Congo. 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 01:01 in Colombo, it's 20:31 in Owando. 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 1,184 feet between the two airports. Owando Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Owando (FTX) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 82° (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 Owando Airport (FTX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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