CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,741 km
6,053 miles
NIX
Nioro du Sahel
Mali
Distance
9,741 km
6,053 mi / 5,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB NIX
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Nioro du Sahel Airport
IATA Code CMB NIX
ICAO Code VCBI GANR
City Colombo Nioro du Sahel
Country Sri Lanka Mali
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Bamako
Elevation 30 ft 778 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 15.240000, -9.580000

Colombo (CMB) to Nioro du Sahel (NIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Nioro du Sahel Airport (NIX) in Nioro du Sahel, Mali is 9,741 kilometers (6,053 miles / 5,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 12:00 in Colombo, it's 06:30 in Nioro du Sahel. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nioro du Sahel (NIX) 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 Nioro du Sahel Airport (NIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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