CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,593 km
4,097 miles
LAQ
Al Bayda'
Libya
Distance
6,593 km
4,097 mi / 3,560 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB LAQ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport La Abraq Airport
IATA Code CMB LAQ
ICAO Code VCBI HLLQ
City Colombo Al Bayda'
Country Sri Lanka Libya
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 30 ft 2,157 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 32.790000, 21.960000

Colombo (CMB) to Al Bayda' (LAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to La Abraq Airport (LAQ) in Al Bayda', Libya is 6,593 kilometers (4,097 miles / 3,560 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Libya. 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 03:42 in Colombo, it's 00:12 in Al Bayda'. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,127 feet between the two airports. La Abraq Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Al Bayda' (LAQ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 102° (east southeast). 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 La Abraq Airport (LAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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