CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,100 km
4,412 miles
UTW
Queenstown
South Africa
Distance
7,100 km
4,412 mi / 3,834 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
229°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

CMB UTW
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Queenstown Airport
IATA Code CMB UTW
ICAO Code VCBI FAQT
City Colombo Queenstown
Country Sri Lanka South Africa
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 30 ft 3,637 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -31.920000, 26.880000

Colombo (CMB) to Queenstown (UTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Queenstown Airport (UTW) in Queenstown, South Africa is 7,100 kilometers (4,412 miles / 3,834 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 South Africa. 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 20:15 in Colombo, it's 16:45 in Queenstown. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,607 feet between the two airports. Queenstown Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (UTW) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 62° (east northeast). 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 Queenstown Airport (UTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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