CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,895 km
3,042 miles
JRO
Arusha
Tanzania
Distance
4,895 km
3,042 mi / 2,643 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB JRO
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Kilimanjaro International Airport
IATA Code CMB JRO
ICAO Code VCBI HTKJ
City Colombo Arusha
Country Sri Lanka Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 30 ft 2,932 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -3.430000, 37.070000

Colombo (CMB) to Arusha (JRO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Arusha, Tanzania is 4,895 kilometers (3,042 miles / 2,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 Tanzania. 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 21:16 in Colombo, it's 18:46 in Arusha.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,902 feet between the two airports. Kilimanjaro International Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Arusha (JRO) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 76° (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 Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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