CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,757 km
6,063 miles
SAZ
Sasstown
Liberia
Distance
9,757 km
6,063 mi / 5,268 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
274°
west

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CMB SAZ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sasstown Airport
IATA Code CMB SAZ
ICAO Code VCBI GLST
City Colombo Sasstown
Country Sri Lanka Liberia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 30 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 4.670000, -8.430000

Colombo (CMB) to Sasstown (SAZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sasstown Airport (SAZ) in Sasstown, Liberia is 9,757 kilometers (6,063 miles / 5,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Liberia. 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 05:51 in Colombo, it's 00:21 in Sasstown. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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