CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,755 km
4,198 miles
MGH
Margate
South Africa
Distance
6,755 km
4,198 mi / 3,648 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
228°
southwest

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CMB MGH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Margate Airport
IATA Code CMB MGH
ICAO Code VCBI FAMG
City Colombo Margate
Country Sri Lanka South Africa
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 30 ft 495 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -30.860000, 30.340000

Colombo (CMB) to Margate (MGH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Margate Airport (MGH) in Margate, South Africa is 6,755 kilometers (4,198 miles / 3,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 South Africa. 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 21:50 in Colombo, it's 18:20 in Margate. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Margate (MGH) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 60° (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 Margate Airport (MGH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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