CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,874 km
2,407 miles
MGQ
Mogadishu
Somalia
Distance
3,874 km
2,407 mi / 2,092 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
263°
west

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CMB MGQ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Aden Adde International Airport
IATA Code CMB MGQ
ICAO Code VCBI HCMM
City Colombo Mogadishu
Country Sri Lanka Somalia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 30 ft 29 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 2.010000, 45.300000

Colombo (CMB) to Mogadishu (MGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) in Mogadishu, Somalia is 3,874 kilometers (2,407 miles / 2,092 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Somalia. 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 22:11 in Colombo, it's 19:41 in Mogadishu.

The return flight from Mogadishu (MGQ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 80° (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 Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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