CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,498 km
5,281 miles
NIM
Niamey
Niger
Distance
8,498 km
5,281 mi / 4,589 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB NIM
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Diori Hamani International Airport
IATA Code CMB NIM
ICAO Code VCBI DRRN
City Colombo Niamey
Country Sri Lanka Niger
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Niamey
Elevation 30 ft 732 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 13.480000, 2.180000

Colombo (CMB) to Niamey (NIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) in Niamey, Niger is 8,498 kilometers (5,281 miles / 4,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Niger. 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 16:39 in Colombo, it's 12:09 in Niamey. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Niamey (NIM) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 86° (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 Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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