CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,481 km
3,406 miles
UEL
Quelimane
Mozambique
Distance
5,481 km
3,406 mi / 2,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
239°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB UEL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Quelimane Airport
IATA Code CMB UEL
ICAO Code VCBI FQQL
City Colombo Quelimane
Country Sri Lanka Mozambique
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Maputo
Elevation 30 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -17.860000, 36.870000

Colombo (CMB) to Quelimane (UEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Quelimane Airport (UEL) in Quelimane, Mozambique is 5,481 kilometers (3,406 miles / 2,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 Mozambique. 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 03:24 in Colombo, it's 23:54 in Quelimane. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Quelimane (UEL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 63° (east northeast). 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 Quelimane Airport (UEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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