CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,183 km
3,842 miles
YAN
Yangambi
DR Congo
Distance
6,183 km
3,842 mi / 3,339 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB YAN
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Yangambi Airport
IATA Code CMB YAN
ICAO Code VCBI FZIR
City Colombo Yangambi
Country Sri Lanka DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 30 ft 1,378 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 0.780000, 24.470000

Colombo (CMB) to Yangambi (YAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Yangambi Airport (YAN) in Yangambi, DR Congo is 6,183 kilometers (3,842 miles / 3,339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 DR Congo. 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 11:19 in Colombo, it's 07:49 in Yangambi. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,348 feet between the two airports. Yangambi Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Yangambi (YAN) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 82° (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 Yangambi Airport (YAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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