CBQ
Calabar
Nigeria
7,905 km
4,912 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
7,905 km
4,912 mi / 4,269 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

CBQ CMB
Airport Name Margaret Ekpo International Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code CBQ CMB
ICAO Code DNCA VCBI
City Calabar Colombo
Country Nigeria Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Colombo
Elevation 210 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 4.980000, 8.350000 7.180000, 79.880000

Calabar (CBQ) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) in Calabar, Nigeria to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 7,905 kilometers (4,912 miles / 4,269 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Nigeria 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 19:00 in Calabar, it's 23:30 in Colombo. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Calabar (CBQ) 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 Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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