CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,704 km
4,165 miles
PFR
Ilebo
DR Congo
Distance
6,704 km
4,165 mi / 3,620 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
261°
west

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CMB PFR
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Ilebo Airport
IATA Code CMB PFR
ICAO Code VCBI FZVS
City Colombo Ilebo
Country Sri Lanka DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 30 ft 1,450 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -4.330000, 20.580000

Colombo (CMB) to Ilebo (PFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Ilebo Airport (PFR) in Ilebo, DR Congo is 6,704 kilometers (4,165 miles / 3,620 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 20:01 in Colombo, it's 16:31 in Ilebo. 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 1,420 feet between the two airports. Ilebo Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Ilebo (PFR) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 79° (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 Ilebo Airport (PFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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