CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,578 km
5,952 miles
TMD
Timbedra
Mauritania
Distance
9,578 km
5,952 mi / 5,172 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB TMD
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Timbedra Airport
IATA Code CMB TMD
ICAO Code VCBI GQNH
City Colombo Timbedra
Country Sri Lanka Mauritania
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 30 ft 692 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 16.230000, -8.170000

Colombo (CMB) to Timbedra (TMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Timbedra Airport (TMD) in Timbedra, Mauritania is 9,578 kilometers (5,952 miles / 5,172 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 22:39 in Colombo, it's 17:09 in Timbedra. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Timbedra (TMD) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 84° (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 Timbedra Airport (TMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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