BCO
Baco
Ethiopia
4,787 km
2,975 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
4,787 km
2,975 mi / 2,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

BCO CMB
Airport Name Baco Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BCO CMB
ICAO Code HABC VCBI
City Baco Colombo
Country Ethiopia Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Colombo
Elevation 0 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 5.780000, 36.560000 7.180000, 79.880000

Baco (BCO) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baco Airport (BCO) in Baco, Ethiopia to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 4,787 kilometers (2,975 miles / 2,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Ethiopia 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 15:45 in Baco, it's 18:15 in Colombo.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Baco (BCO) follows a heading of 271° (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 Baco Airport (BCO) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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