CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,937 km
4,932 miles
POG
Port Gentil
Gabon
Distance
7,937 km
4,932 mi / 4,286 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB POG
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Port Gentil Airport
IATA Code CMB POG
ICAO Code VCBI FOOG
City Colombo Port Gentil
Country Sri Lanka Gabon
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Libreville
Elevation 30 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -0.710000, 8.750000

Colombo (CMB) to Port Gentil (POG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Port Gentil Airport (POG) in Port Gentil, Gabon is 7,937 kilometers (4,932 miles / 4,286 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Gabon. 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 02:37 in Colombo, it's 22:07 in Port Gentil. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Port Gentil (POG) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 82° (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 Port Gentil Airport (POG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.