CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,923 km
3,059 miles
GSU
Gedaref
Sudan
Distance
4,923 km
3,059 mi / 2,658 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB GSU
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Azaza Airport
IATA Code CMB GSU
ICAO Code VCBI HSGF
City Colombo Gedaref
Country Sri Lanka Sudan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 30 ft 1,640 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 14.130000, 35.320000

Colombo (CMB) to Gedaref (GSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Azaza Airport (GSU) in Gedaref, Sudan is 4,923 kilometers (3,059 miles / 2,658 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Sudan. 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 20:23 in Colombo, it's 16:53 in Gedaref. 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 1,610 feet between the two airports. Azaza Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Gedaref (GSU) 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 Azaza Airport (GSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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