CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,059 km
5,008 miles
PHC
Port Harcourt
Nigeria
Distance
8,059 km
5,008 mi / 4,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
273°
west

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CMB PHC
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Port Harcourt International Airport
IATA Code CMB PHC
ICAO Code VCBI DNPO
City Colombo Port Harcourt
Country Sri Lanka Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Lagos
Elevation 30 ft 87 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 5.020000, 6.950000

Colombo (CMB) to Port Harcourt (PHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) in Port Harcourt, Nigeria is 8,059 kilometers (5,008 miles / 4,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Nigeria. 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 15:31 in Colombo, it's 11:01 in Port Harcourt. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Port Harcourt (PHC) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 84° (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 Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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