CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,220 km
6,350 miles
HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Distance
10,220 km
6,350 mi / 5,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
279°
west

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CMB HGS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Hastings Airport
IATA Code CMB HGS
ICAO Code VCBI GFHA
City Colombo Freetown
Country Sri Lanka Sierra Leone
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Freetown
Elevation 30 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 8.400000, -13.130000

Colombo (CMB) to Freetown (HGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone is 10,220 kilometers (6,350 miles / 5,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Sierra Leone. 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 13:01 in Colombo, it's 07:31 in Freetown. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Freetown (HGS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 82° (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 Hastings Airport (HGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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