BAN
Basongo
DR Congo
6,720 km
4,175 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
6,720 km
4,175 mi / 3,628 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
79°
east

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BAN CMB
Airport Name Basongo Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BAN CMB
ICAO Code FZVR VCBI
City Basongo Colombo
Country DR Congo Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Asia/Colombo
Elevation 1,640 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -4.320000, 20.430000 7.180000, 79.880000

Basongo (BAN) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basongo Airport (BAN) in Basongo, DR Congo to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 6,720 kilometers (4,175 miles / 3,628 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 DR Congo 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 13:42 in Basongo, it's 17:12 in Colombo. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,610 feet between the two airports. Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport sits lower than Basongo Airport.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Basongo (BAN) follows a heading of 261° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Basongo Airport (BAN) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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