CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,428 km
3,373 miles
WHF
Wadi Halfa
Sudan
Distance
5,428 km
3,373 mi / 2,931 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
293°
west northwest

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CMB WHF
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Wadi Halfa Airport
IATA Code CMB WHF
ICAO Code VCBI HSSW
City Colombo Wadi Halfa
Country Sri Lanka Sudan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 30 ft 961 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 21.800000, 31.520000

Colombo (CMB) to Wadi Halfa (WHF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF) in Wadi Halfa, Sudan is 5,428 kilometers (3,373 miles / 2,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 00:34 in Colombo, it's 21:04 in Wadi Halfa. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wadi Halfa (WHF) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 100° (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 Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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