CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,252 km
5,749 miles
RBA
Rabat
Morocco
Distance
9,252 km
5,749 mi / 4,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
304°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB RBA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Rabat-Sale Airport
IATA Code CMB RBA
ICAO Code VCBI GMME
City Colombo Rabat
Country Sri Lanka Morocco
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 30 ft 276 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 34.050000, -6.750000

Colombo (CMB) to Rabat (RBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) in Rabat, Morocco is 9,252 kilometers (5,749 miles / 4,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Morocco. 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 01:55 in Colombo, it's 21:25 in Rabat. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rabat (RBA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 86° (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 Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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