CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,930 km
3,063 miles
NDM
Mendi
Ethiopia
Distance
4,930 km
3,063 mi / 2,662 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
277°
west

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CMB NDM
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Mendi Airport
IATA Code CMB NDM
ICAO Code VCBI HAMN
City Colombo Mendi
Country Sri Lanka Ethiopia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 30 ft 5,500 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 9.770000, 35.100000

Colombo (CMB) to Mendi (NDM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Mendi Airport (NDM) in Mendi, Ethiopia is 4,930 kilometers (3,063 miles / 2,662 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 19:54 in Colombo, it's 17:24 in Mendi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,470 feet between the two airports. Mendi Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mendi (NDM) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 90° (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 Mendi Airport (NDM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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