CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,786 km
2,974 miles
TES
Tessenei
Eritrea
Distance
4,786 km
2,974 mi / 2,584 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB TES
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Tessenei Airport
IATA Code CMB TES
ICAO Code VCBI HHTS
City Colombo Tessenei
Country Sri Lanka Eritrea
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Asmara
Elevation 30 ft 2,018 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 15.120000, 36.680000

Colombo (CMB) to Tessenei (TES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tessenei Airport (TES) in Tessenei, Eritrea is 4,786 kilometers (2,974 miles / 2,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Eritrea. 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 16:54 in Colombo, it's 14:24 in Tessenei.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,988 feet between the two airports. Tessenei Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Tessenei (TES) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 96° (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 Tessenei Airport (TES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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