CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
11,128 km
6,915 miles
SID
Espargos
Cape Verde
Distance
11,128 km
6,915 mi / 6,009 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB SID
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Amilcar Cabral International Airport
IATA Code CMB SID
ICAO Code VCBI GVAC
City Colombo Espargos
Country Sri Lanka Cape Verde
Timezone Asia/Colombo Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 30 ft 177 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 16.740000, -22.950000

Colombo (CMB) to Espargos (SID) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) in Espargos, Cape Verde is 11,128 kilometers (6,915 miles / 6,009 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Cape Verde. 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 21:59 in Colombo, it's 15:29 in Espargos. With a 6.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Espargos (SID) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 79° (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 Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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