CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,394 km
3,973 miles
MQP
Mpumalanga
South Africa
Distance
6,394 km
3,973 mi / 3,453 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
234°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB MQP
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
IATA Code CMB MQP
ICAO Code VCBI FAKN
City Colombo Mpumalanga
Country Sri Lanka South Africa
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 30 ft 2,829 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -25.380000, 31.110000

Colombo (CMB) to Mpumalanga (MQP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) in Mpumalanga, South Africa is 6,394 kilometers (3,973 miles / 3,453 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 South Africa. 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 07:53 in Colombo, it's 04:23 in Mpumalanga. 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 2,799 feet between the two airports. Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Mpumalanga (MQP) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 62° (east northeast). 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 Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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