CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,890 km
6,145 miles
TIY
Tidjikja
Mauritania
Distance
9,890 km
6,145 mi / 5,340 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB TIY
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Tidjikja Airport
IATA Code CMB TIY
ICAO Code VCBI GQND
City Colombo Tidjikja
Country Sri Lanka Mauritania
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 30 ft 1,363 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 18.570000, -11.420000

Colombo (CMB) to Tidjikja (TIY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tidjikja Airport (TIY) in Tidjikja, Mauritania is 9,890 kilometers (6,145 miles / 5,340 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Mauritania. 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 02:00 in Colombo, it's 20:30 in Tidjikja. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,333 feet between the two airports. Tidjikja Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Tidjikja (TIY) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 83° (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 Tidjikja Airport (TIY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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