CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,036 km
3,751 miles
UYL
Nyala
Sudan
Distance
6,036 km
3,751 mi / 3,259 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
280°
west

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CMB UYL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Nyala Airport
IATA Code CMB UYL
ICAO Code VCBI HSNN
City Colombo Nyala
Country Sri Lanka Sudan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 30 ft 2,106 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 12.050000, 24.960000

Colombo (CMB) to Nyala (UYL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Nyala Airport (UYL) in Nyala, Sudan is 6,036 kilometers (3,751 miles / 3,259 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Sudan. 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 07:29 in Colombo, it's 03:59 in Nyala. 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 2,076 feet between the two airports. Nyala Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Nyala (UYL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 90° (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 Nyala Airport (UYL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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