CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,459 km
6,499 miles
XLS
Saint Louis
Senegal
Distance
10,459 km
6,499 mi / 5,647 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
287°
west northwest

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CMB XLS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Saint Louis Airport
IATA Code CMB XLS
ICAO Code VCBI GOSS
City Colombo Saint Louis
Country Sri Lanka Senegal
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Dakar
Elevation 30 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 16.050000, -16.460000

Colombo (CMB) to Saint Louis (XLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Saint Louis Airport (XLS) in Saint Louis, Senegal is 10,459 kilometers (6,499 miles / 5,647 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Senegal. 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 03:26 in Colombo, it's 21:56 in Saint Louis. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Saint Louis (XLS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 81° (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 Saint Louis Airport (XLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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