CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,158 km
5,691 miles
XNU
Nouna
Burkina Faso
Distance
9,158 km
5,691 mi / 4,945 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB XNU
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Nouna Airport
IATA Code CMB XNU
ICAO Code VCBI DFON
City Colombo Nouna
Country Sri Lanka Burkina Faso
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 30 ft 886 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 12.750000, -3.870000

Colombo (CMB) to Nouna (XNU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Nouna Airport (XNU) in Nouna, Burkina Faso is 9,158 kilometers (5,691 miles / 4,945 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 01:54 in Colombo, it's 20:24 in Nouna. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nouna (XNU) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 84° (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 Nouna Airport (XNU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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