CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,967 km
3,086 miles
XMI
Masasi
Tanzania
Distance
4,967 km
3,086 mi / 2,682 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB XMI
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Masasi Airport
IATA Code CMB XMI
ICAO Code VCBI HTMI
City Colombo Masasi
Country Sri Lanka Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 30 ft 1,700 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -10.730000, 38.770000

Colombo (CMB) to Masasi (XMI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Masasi Airport (XMI) in Masasi, Tanzania is 4,967 kilometers (3,086 miles / 2,682 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 Tanzania. 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 11:25 in Colombo, it's 08:55 in Masasi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,670 feet between the two airports. Masasi Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Masasi (XMI) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 68° (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 Masasi Airport (XMI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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