CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,716 km
5,416 miles
TMQ
Tambao
Burkina Faso
Distance
8,716 km
5,416 mi / 4,706 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB TMQ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Tambao Airport
IATA Code CMB TMQ
ICAO Code VCBI DFEM
City Colombo Tambao
Country Sri Lanka Burkina Faso
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 30 ft 820 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 14.800000, 0.050000

Colombo (CMB) to Tambao (TMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tambao Airport (TMQ) in Tambao, Burkina Faso is 8,716 kilometers (5,416 miles / 4,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 18:06 in Colombo, it's 12:36 in Tambao. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tambao (TMQ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 86° (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 Tambao Airport (TMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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