CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,183 km
6,327 miles
SBI
Koundara
Guinea
Distance
10,183 km
6,327 mi / 5,498 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB SBI
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sambailo Airport
IATA Code CMB SBI
ICAO Code VCBI GUSB
City Colombo Koundara
Country Sri Lanka Guinea
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Conakry
Elevation 30 ft 295 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 12.570000, -13.360000

Colombo (CMB) to Koundara (SBI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sambailo Airport (SBI) in Koundara, Guinea is 10,183 kilometers (6,327 miles / 5,498 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Guinea. 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 22:20 in Colombo, it's 16:50 in Koundara. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Koundara (SBI) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 82° (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 Sambailo Airport (SBI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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