CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,265 km
4,514 miles
FIH
Kinshasa
DR Congo
Distance
7,265 km
4,514 mi / 3,923 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB FIH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Ndjili International Airport
IATA Code CMB FIH
ICAO Code VCBI FZAA
City Colombo Kinshasa
Country Sri Lanka DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 30 ft 1,027 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -4.390000, 15.440000

Colombo (CMB) to Kinshasa (FIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Ndjili International Airport (FIH) in Kinshasa, DR Congo is 7,265 kilometers (4,514 miles / 3,923 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 DR Congo. 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 00:26 in Colombo, it's 19:56 in Kinshasa. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kinshasa (FIH) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 80° (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 Ndjili International Airport (FIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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