CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,700 km
4,784 miles
GAE
Gabes
Tunisia
Distance
7,700 km
4,784 mi / 4,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
304°
west northwest

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CMB GAE
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Gabes Matmata International Airport
IATA Code CMB GAE
ICAO Code VCBI DTTG
City Colombo Gabes
Country Sri Lanka Tunisia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Tunis
Elevation 30 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 33.880000, 10.100000

Colombo (CMB) to Gabes (GAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Gabes Matmata International Airport (GAE) in Gabes, Tunisia is 7,700 kilometers (4,784 miles / 4,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Tunisia. 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 16:29 in Colombo, it's 11:59 in Gabes. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gabes (GAE) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 95° (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 Gabes Matmata International Airport (GAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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