AHU
Al Hoceima
Morocco
8,979 km
5,579 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,979 km
5,579 mi / 4,848 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Africa/Casablanca
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

AHU CMB
Airport Name Cherif Al Idrissi Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code AHU CMB
ICAO Code GMTA VCBI
City Al Hoceima Colombo
Country Morocco Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Casablanca Asia/Colombo
Elevation 95 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 35.180000, -3.840000 7.180000, 79.880000

Al Hoceima (AHU) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cherif Al Idrissi Airport (AHU) in Al Hoceima, Morocco to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 8,979 kilometers (5,579 miles / 4,848 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Morocco 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 11:02 in Al Hoceima, it's 15:32 in Colombo. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Al Hoceima (AHU) follows a heading of 305° (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 Cherif Al Idrissi Airport (AHU) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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