BIV
Bria
Central African Republic
6,387 km
3,969 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
6,387 km
3,969 mi / 3,449 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

BIV CMB
Airport Name Bria Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BIV CMB
ICAO Code FEFR VCBI
City Bria Colombo
Country Central African Republic Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Bangui Asia/Colombo
Elevation 1,975 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 6.530000, 21.990000 7.180000, 79.880000

Bria (BIV) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bria Airport (BIV) in Bria, Central African Republic to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 6,387 kilometers (3,969 miles / 3,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 Central African Republic 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 11:19 in Bria, it's 15:49 in Colombo. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,945 feet between the two airports. Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport sits lower than Bria Airport.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Bria (BIV) follows a heading of 273° (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 Bria Airport (BIV) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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