CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,633 km
4,743 miles
GHT
Ghat
Libya
Distance
7,633 km
4,743 mi / 4,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
294°
west northwest

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CMB GHT
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Ghat Airport
IATA Code CMB GHT
ICAO Code VCBI HLGT
City Colombo Ghat
Country Sri Lanka Libya
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 30 ft 2,296 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 25.150000, 10.140000

Colombo (CMB) to Ghat (GHT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Ghat Airport (GHT) in Ghat, Libya is 7,633 kilometers (4,743 miles / 4,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Libya. 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 19:16 in Colombo, it's 15:46 in Ghat. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,266 feet between the two airports. Ghat Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Ghat (GHT) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 92° (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 Ghat Airport (GHT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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