CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,086 km
3,782 miles
NLA
Ndola
Zambia
Distance
6,086 km
3,782 mi / 3,286 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB NLA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Ndola Airport
IATA Code CMB NLA
ICAO Code VCBI FLND
City Colombo Ndola
Country Sri Lanka Zambia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 30 ft 4,167 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -13.000000, 28.660000

Colombo (CMB) to Ndola (NLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Ndola Airport (NLA) in Ndola, Zambia is 6,086 kilometers (3,782 miles / 3,286 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Zambia. 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 20:18 in Colombo, it's 16:48 in Ndola. 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 4,137 feet between the two airports. Ndola Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Ndola (NLA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 71° (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 Ndola Airport (NLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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