CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,299 km
5,778 miles
GMD
Ben Slimane
Morocco
Distance
9,299 km
5,778 mi / 5,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB GMD
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Ben Slimane Airport
IATA Code CMB GMD
ICAO Code VCBI GMMB
City Colombo Ben Slimane
Country Sri Lanka Morocco
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 30 ft 627 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 33.660000, -7.220000

Colombo (CMB) to Ben Slimane (GMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Ben Slimane Airport (GMD) in Ben Slimane, Morocco is 9,299 kilometers (5,778 miles / 5,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Morocco. 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 16:21 in Colombo, it's 11:51 in Ben Slimane. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ben Slimane (GMD) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 86° (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 Ben Slimane Airport (GMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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