CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,680 km
6,015 miles
CPA
Harper
Liberia
Distance
9,680 km
6,015 mi / 5,227 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB CPA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Cape Palmas Airport
IATA Code CMB CPA
ICAO Code VCBI GLCP
City Colombo Harper
Country Sri Lanka Liberia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 30 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 4.380000, -7.700000

Colombo (CMB) to Harper (CPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Cape Palmas Airport (CPA) in Harper, Liberia is 9,680 kilometers (6,015 miles / 5,227 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Sri Lanka with Liberia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:55 in Colombo, it's 16:25 in Harper. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Harper (CPA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 83° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Cape Palmas Airport (CPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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