Airport Comparison
| AEO | CMB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Aioun el Atrouss Airport | Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport |
| IATA Code | AEO | CMB |
| ICAO Code | GQNA | VCBI |
| City | Aioun El Atrouss | Colombo |
| Country | Mauritania | Sri Lanka |
| Timezone | Africa/Nouakchott | Asia/Colombo |
| Elevation | 951 ft | 30 ft |
| Coordinates | 16.710000, -9.640000 | 7.180000, 79.880000 |
Aioun El Atrouss (AEO) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Aioun el Atrouss Airport (AEO) in Aioun El Atrouss, Mauritania to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 9,728 kilometers (6,045 miles / 5,253 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 83°.
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 Mauritania with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 00:19 in Aioun El Atrouss, it's 05:49 in Colombo. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Aioun El Atrouss (AEO) follows a heading of 287° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Aioun el Atrouss Airport (AEO) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.