CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,890 km
4,902 miles
SDB
Langebaanweg
South Africa
Distance
7,890 km
4,902 mi / 4,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
231°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB SDB
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Langebaanweg Airport
IATA Code CMB SDB
ICAO Code VCBI FALW
City Colombo Langebaanweg
Country Sri Lanka South Africa
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 30 ft 108 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -32.970000, 18.160000

Colombo (CMB) to Langebaanweg (SDB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Langebaanweg Airport (SDB) in Langebaanweg, South Africa is 7,890 kilometers (4,902 miles / 4,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 South Africa. 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 18:32 in Colombo, it's 15:02 in Langebaanweg. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Langebaanweg (SDB) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 68° (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 Langebaanweg Airport (SDB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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