CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,765 km
4,203 miles
LMQ
Marsa Brega Airport
Libya
Distance
6,765 km
4,203 mi / 3,653 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB LMQ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Marsa Brega Airport
IATA Code CMB LMQ
ICAO Code VCBI HLMB
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Libya
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 30 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 30.380000, 19.580000

Colombo (CMB) to Marsa Brega Airport (LMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Marsa Brega Airport (LMQ) in Marsa Brega Airport, Libya is 6,765 kilometers (4,203 miles / 3,653 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 07:45 in Colombo, it's 04:15 in Marsa Brega Airport. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Marsa Brega Airport (LMQ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 99° (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 Marsa Brega Airport (LMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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