CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,944 km
2,451 miles
HGA
Hargeisa
Somalia
Distance
3,944 km
2,451 mi / 2,130 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB HGA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Egal International Airport
IATA Code CMB HGA
ICAO Code VCBI HCMH
City Colombo Hargeisa
Country Sri Lanka Somalia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 30 ft 4,423 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 9.520000, 44.090000

Colombo (CMB) to Hargeisa (HGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Egal International Airport (HGA) in Hargeisa, Somalia is 3,944 kilometers (2,451 miles / 2,130 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 15:10 in Colombo, it's 12:40 in Hargeisa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,393 feet between the two airports. Egal International Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Hargeisa (HGA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 91° (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 Egal International Airport (HGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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