CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,316 km
2,061 miles
HCM
Eil
Somalia
Distance
3,316 km
2,061 mi / 1,791 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB HCM
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Eil Airport
IATA Code CMB HCM
ICAO Code VCBI HCME
City Colombo Eil
Country Sri Lanka Somalia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 30 ft 812 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 7.920000, 49.800000

Colombo (CMB) to Eil (HCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Eil Airport (HCM) in Eil, Somalia is 3,316 kilometers (2,061 miles / 1,791 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Somalia. 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 23:09 in Colombo, it's 20:39 in Eil.

The return flight from Eil (HCM) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 89° (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 Eil Airport (HCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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