CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,598 km
4,721 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
7,598 km
4,721 mi / 4,102 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB LAD
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code CMB LAD
ICAO Code VCBI FNLU
City Colombo Luanda
Country Sri Lanka Angola
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Luanda
Elevation 30 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Colombo (CMB) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 7,598 kilometers (4,721 miles / 4,102 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 Angola. 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 17:04 in Colombo, it's 12:34 in Luanda. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 79° (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 Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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