CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,916 km
4,297 miles
LUS
Lusanga
DR Congo
Distance
6,916 km
4,297 mi / 3,734 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
261°
west

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CMB LUS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Lusanga Airport
IATA Code CMB LUS
ICAO Code VCBI FZCE
City Colombo Lusanga
Country Sri Lanka DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 30 ft 1,365 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -4.800000, 18.720000

Colombo (CMB) to Lusanga (LUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Lusanga Airport (LUS) in Lusanga, DR Congo is 6,916 kilometers (4,297 miles / 3,734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 DR Congo. 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 10:50 in Colombo, it's 06:20 in Lusanga. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,335 feet between the two airports. Lusanga Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Lusanga (LUS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 79° (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 Lusanga Airport (LUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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