CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,750 km
2,952 miles
ZNZ
Kiembi Samaki
Tanzania
Distance
4,750 km
2,952 mi / 2,565 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB ZNZ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Zanzibar Airport
IATA Code CMB ZNZ
ICAO Code VCBI HTZA
City Colombo Kiembi Samaki
Country Sri Lanka Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 30 ft 54 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -6.220000, 39.220000

Colombo (CMB) to Kiembi Samaki (ZNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) in Kiembi Samaki, Tanzania is 4,750 kilometers (2,952 miles / 2,565 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 13:42 in Colombo, it's 11:12 in Kiembi Samaki.

The return flight from Kiembi Samaki (ZNZ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 72° (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 Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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