CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,423 km
3,991 miles
PZL
Phinda
South Africa
Distance
6,423 km
3,991 mi / 3,468 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
230°
southwest

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CMB PZL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Zulu Inyala Airport
IATA Code CMB PZL
ICAO Code VCBI FADQ
City Colombo Phinda
Country Sri Lanka South Africa
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 30 ft 160 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -27.850000, 32.310000

Colombo (CMB) to Phinda (PZL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Zulu Inyala Airport (PZL) in Phinda, South Africa is 6,423 kilometers (3,991 miles / 3,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 South Africa. 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 12:07 in Colombo, it's 08:37 in Phinda. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Phinda (PZL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 60° (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 Zulu Inyala Airport (PZL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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