CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,322 km
3,307 miles
JOM
Njombe
Tanzania
Distance
5,322 km
3,307 mi / 2,873 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB JOM
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Njombe Airport
IATA Code CMB JOM
ICAO Code VCBI HTNJ
City Colombo Njombe
Country Sri Lanka Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 30 ft 6,400 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -9.350000, 34.800000

Colombo (CMB) to Njombe (JOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Njombe Airport (JOM) in Njombe, Tanzania is 5,322 kilometers (3,307 miles / 2,873 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 16:38 in Colombo, it's 14:08 in Njombe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,370 feet between the two airports. Njombe Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Njombe (JOM) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 71° (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 Njombe Airport (JOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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