CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,164 km
3,209 miles
IRI
Nduli
Tanzania
Distance
5,164 km
3,209 mi / 2,788 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB IRI
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Iringa Airport
IATA Code CMB IRI
ICAO Code VCBI HTIR
City Colombo Nduli
Country Sri Lanka Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 30 ft 4,678 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -7.670000, 35.750000

Colombo (CMB) to Nduli (IRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Iringa Airport (IRI) in Nduli, Tanzania is 5,164 kilometers (3,209 miles / 2,788 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Tanzania. 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 16:39 in Colombo, it's 14:09 in Nduli.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,648 feet between the two airports. Iringa Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Nduli (IRI) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 72° (east northeast). 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 Iringa Airport (IRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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