CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,737 km
6,050 miles
NIA
Nimba
Liberia
Distance
9,737 km
6,050 mi / 5,258 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB NIA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Nimba Airport
IATA Code CMB NIA
ICAO Code VCBI GLNA
City Colombo Nimba
Country Sri Lanka Liberia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 30 ft 1,632 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 7.500000, -8.600000

Colombo (CMB) to Nimba (NIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Nimba Airport (NIA) in Nimba, Liberia is 9,737 kilometers (6,050 miles / 5,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Liberia. 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 13:06 in Colombo, it's 07:36 in Nimba. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,602 feet between the two airports. Nimba Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Nimba (NIA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 83° (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 Nimba Airport (NIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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