CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,077 km
6,261 miles
KBS
Bo
Sierra Leone
Distance
10,077 km
6,261 mi / 5,441 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
278°
west

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CMB KBS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Bo Airport
IATA Code CMB KBS
ICAO Code VCBI GFBO
City Colombo Bo
Country Sri Lanka Sierra Leone
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Freetown
Elevation 30 ft 328 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 7.940000, -11.760000

Colombo (CMB) to Bo (KBS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Bo Airport (KBS) in Bo, Sierra Leone is 10,077 kilometers (6,261 miles / 5,441 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 18:28 in Colombo, it's 12:58 in Bo. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Bo (KBS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 83° (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 Bo Airport (KBS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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