ATR
Atar
Mauritania
10,030 km
6,232 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
10,030 km
6,232 mi / 5,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

ATR CMB
Airport Name Atar International Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code ATR CMB
ICAO Code GQPA VCBI
City Atar Colombo
Country Mauritania Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott Asia/Colombo
Elevation 734 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 20.510000, -13.040000 7.180000, 79.880000

Atar (ATR) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Atar International Airport (ATR) in Atar, Mauritania to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 10,030 kilometers (6,232 miles / 5,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 02:04 in Atar, it's 07:34 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 Atar (ATR) follows a heading of 291° (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 Atar International Airport (ATR) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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