CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,818 km
6,101 miles
MCA
Macenta
Guinea
Distance
9,818 km
6,101 mi / 5,302 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB MCA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Macenta Airport
IATA Code CMB MCA
ICAO Code VCBI GUMA
City Colombo Macenta
Country Sri Lanka Guinea
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Conakry
Elevation 30 ft 1,690 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 8.530000, -9.470000

Colombo (CMB) to Macenta (MCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Macenta Airport (MCA) in Macenta, Guinea is 9,818 kilometers (6,101 miles / 5,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Guinea. 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 19:29 in Colombo, it's 13:59 in Macenta. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,660 feet between the two airports. Macenta Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Macenta (MCA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 83° (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 Macenta Airport (MCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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