CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,836 km
4,869 miles
SWP
Swakopmund
Namibia
Distance
7,836 km
4,869 mi / 4,231 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
243°
west southwest

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CMB SWP
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Swakopmund Airport
IATA Code CMB SWP
ICAO Code VCBI FYSM
City Colombo Swakopmund
Country Sri Lanka Namibia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 30 ft 207 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -22.660000, 14.570000

Colombo (CMB) to Swakopmund (SWP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Swakopmund Airport (SWP) in Swakopmund, Namibia is 7,836 kilometers (4,869 miles / 4,231 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 Namibia. 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 06:05 in Colombo, it's 02:35 in Swakopmund. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Swakopmund (SWP) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 73° (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 Swakopmund Airport (SWP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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