CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,403 km
4,600 miles
TIP
Tripoli
Libya
Distance
7,403 km
4,600 mi / 3,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB TIP
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Tripoli International Airport
IATA Code CMB TIP
ICAO Code VCBI HLLT
City Colombo Tripoli
Country Sri Lanka Libya
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 30 ft 263 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 32.660000, 13.160000

Colombo (CMB) to Tripoli (TIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tripoli International Airport (TIP) in Tripoli, Libya is 7,403 kilometers (4,600 miles / 3,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 Libya. 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 19:40 in Colombo, it's 16:10 in Tripoli. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tripoli (TIP) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 97° (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 Tripoli International Airport (TIP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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