CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,678 km
5,392 miles
TAF
Tafaraoui Airport
Algeria
Distance
8,678 km
5,392 mi / 4,686 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
305°
northwest

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CMB TAF
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Tafaraoui Airport
IATA Code CMB TAF
ICAO Code VCBI DAOL
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Algeria
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Algiers
Elevation 30 ft 367 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 35.540000, -0.530000

Colombo (CMB) to Tafaraoui Airport (TAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tafaraoui Airport (TAF) in Tafaraoui Airport, Algeria is 8,678 kilometers (5,392 miles / 4,686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Algeria. 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 10:11 in Colombo, it's 05:41 in Tafaraoui Airport. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tafaraoui Airport (TAF) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 90° (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 Tafaraoui Airport (TAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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