CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,729 km
2,939 miles
TGT
Tanga
Tanzania
Distance
4,729 km
2,939 mi / 2,554 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB TGT
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Tanga Airport
IATA Code CMB TGT
ICAO Code VCBI HTTG
City Colombo Tanga
Country Sri Lanka Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 30 ft 129 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -5.090000, 39.070000

Colombo (CMB) to Tanga (TGT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tanga Airport (TGT) in Tanga, Tanzania is 4,729 kilometers (2,939 miles / 2,554 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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 Tanzania. 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 19:33 in Colombo, it's 17:03 in Tanga.

The return flight from Tanga (TGT) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 74° (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 Tanga Airport (TGT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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