Airport Comparison
| CMB | FEK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport | Ferkessedougou Airport |
| IATA Code | CMB | FEK |
| ICAO Code | VCBI | DIFK |
| City | Colombo | Ferkessedougou |
| Country | Sri Lanka | Ivory Coast |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | Africa/Abidjan |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 1,102 ft |
| Coordinates | 7.180000, 79.880000 | 9.600000, -5.200000 |
Colombo (CMB) to Ferkessedougou (FEK) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Ferkessedougou Airport (FEK) in Ferkessedougou, Ivory Coast is 9,339 kilometers (5,803 miles / 5,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 279°.
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 Ivory Coast. 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 00:39 in Colombo, it's 19:09 in Ferkessedougou. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,072 feet between the two airports. Ferkessedougou Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.
The return flight from Ferkessedougou (FEK) 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 Ferkessedougou Airport (FEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.