CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,533 km
3,438 miles
MBQ
Mbarara
Uganda
Distance
5,533 km
3,438 mi / 2,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB MBQ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Mbarara Airport
IATA Code CMB MBQ
ICAO Code VCBI HUMA
City Colombo Mbarara
Country Sri Lanka Uganda
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Kampala
Elevation 30 ft 4,600 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -0.560000, 30.600000

Colombo (CMB) to Mbarara (MBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Mbarara Airport (MBQ) in Mbarara, Uganda is 5,533 kilometers (3,438 miles / 2,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Uganda. 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 06:19 in Colombo, it's 03:49 in Mbarara.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,570 feet between the two airports. Mbarara Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Mbarara (MBQ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 80° (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 Mbarara Airport (MBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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