CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,372 km
3,959 miles
LJA
Lodja
DR Congo
Distance
6,372 km
3,959 mi / 3,441 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
261°
west

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CMB LJA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Lodja Airport
IATA Code CMB LJA
ICAO Code VCBI FZVA
City Colombo Lodja
Country Sri Lanka DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 30 ft 1,647 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -3.420000, 23.450000

Colombo (CMB) to Lodja (LJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Lodja Airport (LJA) in Lodja, DR Congo is 6,372 kilometers (3,959 miles / 3,441 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 DR Congo. 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 15:43 in Colombo, it's 12:13 in Lodja. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,617 feet between the two airports. Lodja Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

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

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