CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,546 km
4,689 miles
WDH
Windhoek
Namibia
Distance
7,546 km
4,689 mi / 4,075 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
242°
west southwest

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CMB WDH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Hosea Kutako International Airport
IATA Code CMB WDH
ICAO Code VCBI FYWH
City Colombo Windhoek
Country Sri Lanka Namibia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 30 ft 5,640 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -22.480000, 17.470000

Colombo (CMB) to Windhoek (WDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, Namibia is 7,546 kilometers (4,689 miles / 4,075 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 Namibia. 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 04:45 in Colombo, it's 01:15 in Windhoek. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,610 feet between the two airports. Hosea Kutako International Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Windhoek (WDH) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 72° (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 Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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