CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,394 km
4,595 miles
MJI
Tripoli
Libya
Distance
7,394 km
4,595 mi / 3,993 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
303°
west northwest

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CMB MJI
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Mitiga Airport
IATA Code CMB MJI
ICAO Code VCBI HLLM
City Colombo Tripoli
Country Sri Lanka Libya
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 30 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 32.890000, 13.280000

Colombo (CMB) to Tripoli (MJI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Mitiga Airport (MJI) in Tripoli, Libya is 7,394 kilometers (4,595 miles / 3,993 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 Libya. 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 21:55 in Colombo, it's 18:25 in Tripoli. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tripoli (MJI) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 97° (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 Mitiga Airport (MJI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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