CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,203 km
3,233 miles
MUZ
Musoma
Tanzania
Distance
5,203 km
3,233 mi / 2,809 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB MUZ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Musoma Airport
IATA Code CMB MUZ
ICAO Code VCBI HTMU
City Colombo Musoma
Country Sri Lanka Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 30 ft 3,806 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -1.500000, 33.800000

Colombo (CMB) to Musoma (MUZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Musoma Airport (MUZ) in Musoma, Tanzania is 5,203 kilometers (3,233 miles / 2,809 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 00:20 in Colombo, it's 21:50 in Musoma.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,776 feet between the two airports. Musoma Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Musoma (MUZ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 79° (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 Musoma Airport (MUZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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