CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,021 km
5,605 miles
TKD
Sekondi-Takoradi
Ghana
Distance
9,021 km
5,605 mi / 4,871 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB TKD
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Takoradi Airport
IATA Code CMB TKD
ICAO Code VCBI DGTK
City Colombo Sekondi-Takoradi
Country Sri Lanka Ghana
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Accra
Elevation 30 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 4.900000, -1.770000

Colombo (CMB) to Sekondi-Takoradi (TKD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Takoradi Airport (TKD) in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana is 9,021 kilometers (5,605 miles / 4,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Ghana. 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 14:47 in Colombo, it's 09:17 in Sekondi-Takoradi. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sekondi-Takoradi (TKD) 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 Takoradi Airport (TKD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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