CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,848 km
6,119 miles
EYL
Yelimane
Mali
Distance
9,848 km
6,119 mi / 5,317 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB EYL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Yelimane Airport
IATA Code CMB EYL
ICAO Code VCBI GAYE
City Colombo Yelimane
Country Sri Lanka Mali
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Bamako
Elevation 30 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 15.130000, -10.570000

Colombo (CMB) to Yelimane (EYL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Yelimane Airport (EYL) in Yelimane, Mali is 9,848 kilometers (6,119 miles / 5,317 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Mali. 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 19:43 in Colombo, it's 14:13 in Yelimane. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Yelimane (EYL) 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 Yelimane Airport (EYL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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