CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,764 km
2,960 miles
MFA
Mafia Island
Tanzania
Distance
4,764 km
2,960 mi / 2,572 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB MFA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Mafia Island Airport
IATA Code CMB MFA
ICAO Code VCBI HTMA
City Colombo Mafia Island
Country Sri Lanka Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 30 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -7.920000, 39.670000

Colombo (CMB) to Mafia Island (MFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Mafia Island Airport (MFA) in Mafia Island, Tanzania is 4,764 kilometers (2,960 miles / 2,572 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 17:57 in Colombo, it's 15:27 in Mafia Island.

The return flight from Mafia Island (MFA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 70° (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 Mafia Island Airport (MFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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