CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,162 km
5,693 miles
MZI
Ambodedjo Airport
Mali
Distance
9,162 km
5,693 mi / 4,947 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB MZI
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Ambodedjo Airport
IATA Code CMB MZI
ICAO Code VCBI GAMB
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Mali
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Bamako
Elevation 30 ft 906 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 14.510000, -4.080000

Colombo (CMB) to Ambodedjo Airport (MZI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Ambodedjo Airport (MZI) in Ambodedjo Airport, Mali is 9,162 kilometers (5,693 miles / 4,947 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Mali. 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 04:03 in Colombo, it's 22:33 in Ambodedjo Airport. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ambodedjo Airport (MZI) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 85° (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 Ambodedjo Airport (MZI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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