CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,845 km
6,118 miles
THT
Tamchakett
Mauritania
Distance
9,845 km
6,118 mi / 5,316 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB THT
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Tamchakett Airport
IATA Code CMB THT
ICAO Code VCBI GQNT
City Colombo Tamchakett
Country Sri Lanka Mauritania
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 30 ft 620 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 17.230000, -10.820000

Colombo (CMB) to Tamchakett (THT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tamchakett Airport (THT) in Tamchakett, Mauritania is 9,845 kilometers (6,118 miles / 5,316 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 Mauritania. 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 18:22 in Colombo, it's 12:52 in Tamchakett. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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