CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,051 km
5,002 miles
PCP
Principe Airport
São Tomé and Príncipe
Distance
8,051 km
5,002 mi / 4,347 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB PCP
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Principe Airport
IATA Code CMB PCP
ICAO Code VCBI FPPR
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka São Tomé and Príncipe
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Sao_Tome
Elevation 30 ft 591 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 1.660000, 7.410000

Colombo (CMB) to Principe Airport (PCP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Principe Airport (PCP) in Principe Airport, São Tomé and Príncipe is 8,051 kilometers (5,002 miles / 4,347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 São Tomé and Príncipe. 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 14:09 in Colombo, it's 08:39 in Principe Airport. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Principe Airport (PCP) 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 Principe Airport (PCP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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