CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,655 km
4,757 miles
SFA
Sfax
Tunisia
Distance
7,655 km
4,757 mi / 4,133 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB SFA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sfax Thyna International Airport
IATA Code CMB SFA
ICAO Code VCBI DTTX
City Colombo Sfax
Country Sri Lanka Tunisia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Tunis
Elevation 30 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 34.720000, 10.690000

Colombo (CMB) to Sfax (SFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA) in Sfax, Tunisia is 7,655 kilometers (4,757 miles / 4,133 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Tunisia. 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 15:30 in Colombo, it's 11:00 in Sfax. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sfax (SFA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 96° (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 Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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