CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,026 km
4,987 miles
QOW
Owerri
Nigeria
Distance
8,026 km
4,987 mi / 4,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
273°
west

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CMB QOW
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sam Mbakwe International Airport
IATA Code CMB QOW
ICAO Code VCBI DNIM
City Colombo Owerri
Country Sri Lanka Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Lagos
Elevation 30 ft 373 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 5.430000, 7.210000

Colombo (CMB) to Owerri (QOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) in Owerri, Nigeria is 8,026 kilometers (4,987 miles / 4,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Nigeria. 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 19:19 in Colombo, it's 14:49 in Owerri. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Owerri (QOW) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 84° (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 Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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