CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,803 km
6,091 miles
SMW
Smara
EH
Distance
9,803 km
6,091 mi / 5,293 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
297°
west northwest

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CMB SMW
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Smara Airport
IATA Code CMB SMW
ICAO Code VCBI GMMA
City Colombo Smara
Country Sri Lanka EH
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 30 ft 350 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 26.730000, -11.680000

Colombo (CMB) to Smara (SMW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Smara Airport (SMW) in Smara, EH is 9,803 kilometers (6,091 miles / 5,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 EH. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:26 in Colombo, it's 18:56 in Smara. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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