CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,892 km
3,040 miles
POL
Pemba / Porto Amelia
Mozambique
Distance
4,892 km
3,040 mi / 2,642 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
243°
west southwest

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CMB POL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Pemba Airport
IATA Code CMB POL
ICAO Code VCBI FQPB
City Colombo Pemba / Porto Amelia
Country Sri Lanka Mozambique
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Maputo
Elevation 30 ft 331 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -12.990000, 40.520000

Colombo (CMB) to Pemba / Porto Amelia (POL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Pemba Airport (POL) in Pemba / Porto Amelia, Mozambique is 4,892 kilometers (3,040 miles / 2,642 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 Mozambique. 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 18:12 in Colombo, it's 14:42 in Pemba / Porto Amelia. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Pemba / Porto Amelia (POL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 65° (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 Pemba Airport (POL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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