CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,108 km
5,038 miles
GJL
Jijel
Algeria
Distance
8,108 km
5,038 mi / 4,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB GJL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport
IATA Code CMB GJL
ICAO Code VCBI DAAV
City Colombo Jijel
Country Sri Lanka Algeria
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Algiers
Elevation 30 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 36.800000, 5.870000

Colombo (CMB) to Jijel (GJL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL) in Jijel, Algeria is 8,108 kilometers (5,038 miles / 4,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Algeria. 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 17:55 in Colombo, it's 13:25 in Jijel. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Jijel (GJL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 94° (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 Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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