CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,710 km
2,927 miles
WAC
Waca
Ethiopia
Distance
4,710 km
2,927 mi / 2,543 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB WAC
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Waca Airport
IATA Code CMB WAC
ICAO Code VCBI HAWC
City Colombo Waca
Country Sri Lanka Ethiopia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 30 ft 4,200 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 7.170000, 37.170000

Colombo (CMB) to Waca (WAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Waca Airport (WAC) in Waca, Ethiopia is 4,710 kilometers (2,927 miles / 2,543 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 11:57 in Colombo, it's 09:27 in Waca.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,170 feet between the two airports. Waca Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Waca (WAC) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 87° (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 Waca Airport (WAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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