CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,477 km
3,404 miles
MAI
Mangochi
Malawi
Distance
5,477 km
3,404 mi / 2,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB MAI
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Mangochi Airport
IATA Code CMB MAI
ICAO Code VCBI FWMG
City Colombo Mangochi
Country Sri Lanka Malawi
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 30 ft 1,580 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -14.480000, 35.270000

Colombo (CMB) to Mangochi (MAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Mangochi Airport (MAI) in Mangochi, Malawi is 5,477 kilometers (3,404 miles / 2,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 Malawi. 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 22:21 in Colombo, it's 18:51 in Mangochi. 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 1,550 feet between the two airports. Mangochi Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Mangochi (MAI) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 67° (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 Mangochi Airport (MAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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