CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,920 km
4,921 miles
ZAR
Zaria
Nigeria
Distance
7,920 km
4,921 mi / 4,276 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
279°
west

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CMB ZAR
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Zaria Airport
IATA Code CMB ZAR
ICAO Code VCBI DNZA
City Colombo Zaria
Country Sri Lanka Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Lagos
Elevation 30 ft 2,170 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 11.130000, 7.690000

Colombo (CMB) to Zaria (ZAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Zaria Airport (ZAR) in Zaria, Nigeria is 7,920 kilometers (4,921 miles / 4,276 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Nigeria. 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 02:53 in Colombo, it's 22:23 in Zaria. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,140 feet between the two airports. Zaria Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Zaria (ZAR) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 86° (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 Zaria Airport (ZAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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