CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,290 km
3,287 miles
SGX
Songea
Tanzania
Distance
5,290 km
3,287 mi / 2,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB SGX
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Songea Airport
IATA Code CMB SGX
ICAO Code VCBI HTSO
City Colombo Songea
Country Sri Lanka Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 30 ft 3,445 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -10.680000, 35.580000

Colombo (CMB) to Songea (SGX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Songea Airport (SGX) in Songea, Tanzania is 5,290 kilometers (3,287 miles / 2,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Tanzania. 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 17:12 in Colombo, it's 14:42 in Songea.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,415 feet between the two airports. Songea Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Songea (SGX) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 70° (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 Songea Airport (SGX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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