CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,145 km
6,304 miles
KED
Kaedi
Mauritania
Distance
10,145 km
6,304 mi / 5,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
286°
west northwest

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CMB KED
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Kaedi Airport
IATA Code CMB KED
ICAO Code VCBI GQNK
City Colombo Kaedi
Country Sri Lanka Mauritania
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 30 ft 66 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 16.160000, -13.510000

Colombo (CMB) to Kaedi (KED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kaedi Airport (KED) in Kaedi, Mauritania is 10,145 kilometers (6,304 miles / 5,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 Mauritania. 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 21:21 in Colombo, it's 15:51 in Kaedi. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kaedi (KED) 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 Kaedi Airport (KED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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