CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,783 km
4,836 miles
SZM
Sesriem Airstrip
Namibia
Distance
7,783 km
4,836 mi / 4,203 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
241°
west southwest

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CMB SZM
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sesriem Airstrip
IATA Code CMB SZM
ICAO Code VCBI FYSS
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Namibia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 30 ft 2,454 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -24.510000, 15.750000

Colombo (CMB) to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) in Sesriem Airstrip, Namibia is 7,783 kilometers (4,836 miles / 4,203 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 Namibia. 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 12:47 in Colombo, it's 09:17 in Sesriem Airstrip. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,424 feet between the two airports. Sesriem Airstrip sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 72° (east northeast). 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 Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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