CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,830 km
3,001 miles
LDI
Lindi
Tanzania
Distance
4,830 km
3,001 mi / 2,608 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB LDI
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Kikwetu Airport
IATA Code CMB LDI
ICAO Code VCBI HTLI
City Colombo Lindi
Country Sri Lanka Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 30 ft 100 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -9.850000, 39.760000

Colombo (CMB) to Lindi (LDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kikwetu Airport (LDI) in Lindi, Tanzania is 4,830 kilometers (3,001 miles / 2,608 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 02:51 in Colombo, it's 00:21 in Lindi.

The return flight from Lindi (LDI) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 68° (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 Kikwetu Airport (LDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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