CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,330 km
3,933 miles
SZK
Skukuza
South Africa
Distance
6,330 km
3,933 mi / 3,418 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
234°
southwest

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CMB SZK
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Skukuza Airport
IATA Code CMB SZK
ICAO Code VCBI FASZ
City Colombo Skukuza
Country Sri Lanka South Africa
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 30 ft 1,020 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -24.960000, 31.590000

Colombo (CMB) to Skukuza (SZK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Skukuza Airport (SZK) in Skukuza, South Africa is 6,330 kilometers (3,933 miles / 3,418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 South Africa. 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 02:32 in Colombo, it's 23:02 in Skukuza. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Skukuza (SZK) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 62° (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 Skukuza Airport (SZK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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