CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,648 km
2,888 miles
SXU
Soddu
Ethiopia
Distance
4,648 km
2,888 mi / 2,510 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB SXU
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Soddu Airport
IATA Code CMB SXU
ICAO Code VCBI HASD
City Colombo Soddu
Country Sri Lanka Ethiopia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 30 ft 6,400 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 6.820000, 37.750000

Colombo (CMB) to Soddu (SXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Soddu Airport (SXU) in Soddu, Ethiopia is 4,648 kilometers (2,888 miles / 2,510 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 00:37 in Colombo, it's 22:07 in Soddu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,370 feet between the two airports. Soddu Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Soddu (SXU) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 87° (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 Soddu Airport (SXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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