CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,673 km
5,389 miles
LFW
Lome
Togo
Distance
8,673 km
5,389 mi / 4,683 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB LFW
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Lome-Tokoin Airport
IATA Code CMB LFW
ICAO Code VCBI DXXX
City Colombo Lome
Country Sri Lanka Togo
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Lome
Elevation 30 ft 72 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 6.170000, 1.250000

Colombo (CMB) to Lome (LFW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Lome-Tokoin Airport (LFW) in Lome, Togo is 8,673 kilometers (5,389 miles / 4,683 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Togo. 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 01:53 in Colombo, it's 20:23 in Lome. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lome (LFW) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 84° (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 Lome-Tokoin Airport (LFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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