CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,022 km
6,227 miles
SEY
Selibaby
Mauritania
Distance
10,022 km
6,227 mi / 5,411 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB SEY
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Selibaby Airport
IATA Code CMB SEY
ICAO Code VCBI GQNS
City Colombo Selibaby
Country Sri Lanka Mauritania
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 30 ft 219 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 15.180000, -12.210000

Colombo (CMB) to Selibaby (SEY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Selibaby Airport (SEY) in Selibaby, Mauritania is 10,022 kilometers (6,227 miles / 5,411 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Mauritania. 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 02:33 in Colombo, it's 21:03 in Selibaby. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Selibaby (SEY) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 83° (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 Selibaby Airport (SEY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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