CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,055 km
2,520 miles
JIB
Djibouti City
Djibouti
Distance
4,055 km
2,520 mi / 2,189 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
280°
west

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CMB JIB
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Djibouti-Ambouli Airport
IATA Code CMB JIB
ICAO Code VCBI HDAM
City Colombo Djibouti City
Country Sri Lanka Djibouti
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Djibouti
Elevation 30 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 11.550000, 43.160000

Colombo (CMB) to Djibouti City (JIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) in Djibouti City, Djibouti is 4,055 kilometers (2,520 miles / 2,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Djibouti. 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 11:21 in Colombo, it's 08:51 in Djibouti City.

The return flight from Djibouti City (JIB) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 94° (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 Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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