CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,866 km
5,509 miles
TML
Tamale
Ghana
Distance
8,866 km
5,509 mi / 4,787 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
278°
west

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CMB TML
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Tamale Airport
IATA Code CMB TML
ICAO Code VCBI DGLE
City Colombo Tamale
Country Sri Lanka Ghana
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Accra
Elevation 30 ft 553 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 9.560000, -0.860000

Colombo (CMB) to Tamale (TML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tamale Airport (TML) in Tamale, Ghana is 8,866 kilometers (5,509 miles / 4,787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 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 17:33 in Colombo, it's 12:03 in Tamale. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tamale (TML) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 84° (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 Tamale Airport (TML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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