CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
11,342 km
7,047 miles
NTO
Ponta do Sol
Cape Verde
Distance
11,342 km
7,047 mi / 6,124 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB NTO
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Agostinho Neto Airport
IATA Code CMB NTO
ICAO Code VCBI GVAN
City Colombo Ponta do Sol
Country Sri Lanka Cape Verde
Timezone Asia/Colombo Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 30 ft 32 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 17.200000, -25.090000

Colombo (CMB) to Ponta do Sol (NTO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Agostinho Neto Airport (NTO) in Ponta do Sol, Cape Verde is 11,342 kilometers (7,047 miles / 6,124 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Cape Verde. 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 05:53 in Colombo, it's 23:23 in Ponta do Sol. With a 6.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Ponta do Sol (NTO) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 78° (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 Agostinho Neto Airport (NTO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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