CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,168 km
4,454 miles
NDU
Rundu
Namibia
Distance
7,168 km
4,454 mi / 3,870 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB NDU
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Rundu Airport
IATA Code CMB NDU
ICAO Code VCBI FYRU
City Colombo Rundu
Country Sri Lanka Namibia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 30 ft 3,627 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -17.960000, 19.720000

Colombo (CMB) to Rundu (NDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Rundu Airport (NDU) in Rundu, Namibia is 7,168 kilometers (4,454 miles / 3,870 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 Namibia. 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 01:34 in Colombo, it's 22:04 in Rundu. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,597 feet between the two airports. Rundu Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Rundu (NDU) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 73° (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 Rundu Airport (NDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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