BNC
Beni
DR Congo
5,637 km
3,502 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
5,637 km
3,502 mi / 3,044 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

BNC CMB
Airport Name Beni Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BNC CMB
ICAO Code FZNP VCBI
City Beni Colombo
Country DR Congo Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Asia/Colombo
Elevation 3,517 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 0.570000, 29.470000 7.180000, 79.880000

Beni (BNC) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beni Airport (BNC) in Beni, DR Congo to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 5,637 kilometers (3,502 miles / 3,044 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 23:13 in Beni, it's 02:43 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 3,487 feet between the two airports. Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport sits lower than Beni Airport.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Beni (BNC) follows a heading of 265° (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 Beni Airport (BNC) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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