CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,711 km
5,412 miles
GAQ
Gao Airport
Mali
Distance
8,711 km
5,412 mi / 4,703 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB GAQ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Gao Airport
IATA Code CMB GAQ
ICAO Code VCBI GAGO
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Mali
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Bamako
Elevation 30 ft 870 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 16.250000, -0.010000

Colombo (CMB) to Gao Airport (GAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Gao Airport (GAQ) in Gao Airport, Mali is 8,711 kilometers (5,412 miles / 4,703 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Mali. 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 12:28 in Colombo, it's 06:58 in Gao Airport. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gao Airport (GAQ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 86° (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 Gao Airport (GAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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