CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,709 km
3,548 miles
TET
Tete
Mozambique
Distance
5,709 km
3,548 mi / 3,083 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
243°
west southwest

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CMB TET
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Chingozi Airport
IATA Code CMB TET
ICAO Code VCBI FQTT
City Colombo Tete
Country Sri Lanka Mozambique
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Maputo
Elevation 30 ft 525 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -16.100000, 33.640000

Colombo (CMB) to Tete (TET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Chingozi Airport (TET) in Tete, Mozambique is 5,709 kilometers (3,548 miles / 3,083 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, 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 Mozambique. 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 18:52 in Colombo, it's 15:22 in Tete. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tete (TET) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 67° (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 Chingozi Airport (TET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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