CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,091 km
4,406 miles
HUQ
Hon Airport
Libya
Distance
7,091 km
4,406 mi / 3,829 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
299°
west northwest

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CMB HUQ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Hon Airport
IATA Code CMB HUQ
ICAO Code VCBI HLON
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Libya
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 30 ft 919 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 29.110000, 15.970000

Colombo (CMB) to Hon Airport (HUQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Hon Airport (HUQ) in Hon Airport, Libya is 7,091 kilometers (4,406 miles / 3,829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Libya. 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 21:06 in Colombo, it's 17:36 in Hon Airport. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Hon Airport (HUQ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 97° (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 Hon Airport (HUQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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