CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,621 km
4,114 miles
DUR
Durban
South Africa
Distance
6,621 km
4,114 mi / 3,575 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
229°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB DUR
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport King Shaka International Airport
IATA Code CMB DUR
ICAO Code VCBI FALE
City Colombo Durban
Country Sri Lanka South Africa
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 30 ft 295 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -29.610000, 31.120000

Colombo (CMB) to Durban (DUR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in Durban, South Africa is 6,621 kilometers (4,114 miles / 3,575 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 Sri Lanka with South Africa. 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 20:40 in Colombo, it's 17:10 in Durban. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Durban (DUR) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 60° (east northeast). 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 King Shaka International Airport (DUR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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