CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,392 km
3,972 miles
TOB
Tobruk
Libya
Distance
6,392 km
3,972 mi / 3,451 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB TOB
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport
IATA Code CMB TOB
ICAO Code VCBI HLGN
City Colombo Tobruk
Country Sri Lanka Libya
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 30 ft 519 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 31.860000, 23.910000

Colombo (CMB) to Tobruk (TOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) in Tobruk, Libya is 6,392 kilometers (3,972 miles / 3,451 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 20:19 in Colombo, it's 16:49 in Tobruk. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tobruk (TOB) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). 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 Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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