CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,483 km
5,893 miles
EMN
Nema
Mauritania
Distance
9,483 km
5,893 mi / 5,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB EMN
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Nema Airport
IATA Code CMB EMN
ICAO Code VCBI GQNI
City Colombo Nema
Country Sri Lanka Mauritania
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 30 ft 751 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 16.620000, -7.320000

Colombo (CMB) to Nema (EMN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Nema Airport (EMN) in Nema, Mauritania is 9,483 kilometers (5,893 miles / 5,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 Mauritania. 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 18:39 in Colombo, it's 13:09 in Nema. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nema (EMN) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 84° (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 Nema Airport (EMN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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