CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,059 km
4,386 miles
SRX
Sirt
Libya
Distance
7,059 km
4,386 mi / 3,811 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
301°
west northwest

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CMB SRX
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Gardabya Airport
IATA Code CMB SRX
ICAO Code VCBI HLGD
City Colombo Sirt
Country Sri Lanka Libya
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 30 ft 267 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 31.060000, 16.590000

Colombo (CMB) to Sirt (SRX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Gardabya Airport (SRX) in Sirt, Libya is 7,059 kilometers (4,386 miles / 3,811 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 Libya. 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 14:33 in Colombo, it's 11:03 in Sirt. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sirt (SRX) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 98° (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 Gardabya Airport (SRX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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