CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,876 km
4,272 miles
ION
Impfondo
Congo
Distance
6,876 km
4,272 mi / 3,713 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB ION
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Impfondo Airport
IATA Code CMB ION
ICAO Code VCBI FCOI
City Colombo Impfondo
Country Sri Lanka Congo
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 30 ft 1,099 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 1.620000, 18.070000

Colombo (CMB) to Impfondo (ION) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Impfondo Airport (ION) in Impfondo, Congo is 6,876 kilometers (4,272 miles / 3,713 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 13:59 in Colombo, it's 09:29 in Impfondo. 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 1,069 feet between the two airports. Impfondo Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Impfondo (ION) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 83° (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 Impfondo Airport (ION) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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