CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,579 km
4,710 miles
GRJ
George
South Africa
Distance
7,579 km
4,710 mi / 4,092 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
229°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB GRJ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport George Airport
IATA Code CMB GRJ
ICAO Code VCBI FAGG
City Colombo George
Country Sri Lanka South Africa
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 30 ft 648 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -34.010000, 22.380000

Colombo (CMB) to George (GRJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to George Airport (GRJ) in George, South Africa is 7,579 kilometers (4,710 miles / 4,092 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 South Africa. 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 00:11 in Colombo, it's 20:41 in George. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from George (GRJ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 64° (east northeast). 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 George Airport (GRJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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