BXE
Bakel
Senegal
10,054 km
6,247 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
10,054 km
6,247 mi / 5,429 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
82°
east

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BXE CMB
Airport Name Bakel Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BXE CMB
ICAO Code GOTB VCBI
City Bakel Colombo
Country Senegal Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Colombo
Elevation 98 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 14.850000, -12.470000 7.180000, 79.880000

Bakel (BXE) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bakel Airport (BXE) in Bakel, Senegal to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 10,054 kilometers (6,247 miles / 5,429 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 Senegal 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 14:16 in Bakel, it's 19:46 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 Bakel (BXE) follows a heading of 285° (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 Bakel Airport (BXE) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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