CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,497 km
6,522 miles
ZIG
Ziguinchor
Senegal
Distance
10,497 km
6,522 mi / 5,668 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
283°
west northwest

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CMB ZIG
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Ziguinchor Airport
IATA Code CMB ZIG
ICAO Code VCBI GOGG
City Colombo Ziguinchor
Country Sri Lanka Senegal
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Dakar
Elevation 30 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 12.560000, -16.280000

Colombo (CMB) to Ziguinchor (ZIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG) in Ziguinchor, Senegal is 10,497 kilometers (6,522 miles / 5,668 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 18:51 in Colombo, it's 13:21 in Ziguinchor. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ziguinchor (ZIG) 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 Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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