CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,993 km
3,103 miles
GMB
Gambela
Ethiopia
Distance
4,993 km
3,103 mi / 2,696 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB GMB
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Gambella Airport
IATA Code CMB GMB
ICAO Code VCBI HAGM
City Colombo Gambela
Country Sri Lanka Ethiopia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 30 ft 1,614 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 8.130000, 34.560000

Colombo (CMB) to Gambela (GMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Gambella Airport (GMB) in Gambela, Ethiopia is 4,993 kilometers (3,103 miles / 2,696 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 11:22 in Colombo, it's 08:52 in Gambela.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,584 feet between the two airports. Gambella Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Gambela (GMB) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 88° (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 Gambella Airport (GMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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