CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,276 km
4,521 miles
NLO
Ndolo Airport
DR Congo
Distance
7,276 km
4,521 mi / 3,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB NLO
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Ndolo Airport
IATA Code CMB NLO
ICAO Code VCBI FZAB
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 30 ft 915 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -4.330000, 15.330000

Colombo (CMB) to Ndolo Airport (NLO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Ndolo Airport (NLO) in Ndolo Airport, DR Congo is 7,276 kilometers (4,521 miles / 3,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 DR Congo. 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 20:16 in Colombo, it's 15:46 in Ndolo Airport. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ndolo Airport (NLO) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 80° (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 Ndolo Airport (NLO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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