CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,333 km
3,935 miles
TDT
Welverdiend
South Africa
Distance
6,333 km
3,935 mi / 3,420 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
234°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB TDT
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Tanda Tula Airport
IATA Code CMB TDT
ICAO Code VCBI FATD
City Colombo Welverdiend
Country Sri Lanka South Africa
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 30 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -24.530000, 31.300000

Colombo (CMB) to Welverdiend (TDT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tanda Tula Airport (TDT) in Welverdiend, South Africa is 6,333 kilometers (3,935 miles / 3,420 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 21:54 in Colombo, it's 18:24 in Welverdiend. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,525 feet between the two airports. Tanda Tula Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Welverdiend (TDT) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 63° (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 Tanda Tula Airport (TDT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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