CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,427 km
3,372 miles
EDB
El Debba
Sudan
Distance
5,427 km
3,372 mi / 2,930 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB EDB
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport El Debba Airport
IATA Code CMB EDB
ICAO Code VCBI HSDB
City Colombo El Debba
Country Sri Lanka Sudan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 30 ft 843 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 18.020000, 30.960000

Colombo (CMB) to El Debba (EDB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to El Debba Airport (EDB) in El Debba, Sudan is 5,427 kilometers (3,372 miles / 2,930 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Sudan. 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 23:52 in Colombo, it's 20:22 in El Debba. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from El Debba (EDB) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 96° (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 El Debba Airport (EDB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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