ALG
Algiers
Algeria
8,343 km
5,184 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,343 km
5,184 mi / 4,505 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

ALG CMB
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code ALG CMB
ICAO Code DAAG VCBI
City Algiers Colombo
Country Algeria Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Colombo
Elevation 82 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 7.180000, 79.880000

Algiers (ALG) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 8,343 kilometers (5,184 miles / 4,505 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 Algeria 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 06:55 in Algiers, it's 11:25 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 Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 306° (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 Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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