CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,507 km
2,800 miles
MSW
Massawa
Eritrea
Distance
4,507 km
2,800 mi / 2,434 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB MSW
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Massawa International Airport
IATA Code CMB MSW
ICAO Code VCBI HHMS
City Colombo Massawa
Country Sri Lanka Eritrea
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Asmara
Elevation 30 ft 194 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 15.670000, 39.370000

Colombo (CMB) to Massawa (MSW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Massawa International Airport (MSW) in Massawa, Eritrea is 4,507 kilometers (2,800 miles / 2,434 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 Eritrea. 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 05:52 in Colombo, it's 03:22 in Massawa.

The return flight from Massawa (MSW) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 97° (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 Massawa International Airport (MSW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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