CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,984 km
5,583 miles
XLU
Leo
Burkina Faso
Distance
8,984 km
5,583 mi / 4,851 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB XLU
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Leo Airport
IATA Code CMB XLU
ICAO Code VCBI DFCL
City Colombo Leo
Country Sri Lanka Burkina Faso
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 30 ft 1,181 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 11.100000, -2.100000

Colombo (CMB) to Leo (XLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Leo Airport (XLU) in Leo, Burkina Faso is 8,984 kilometers (5,583 miles / 4,851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 17:21 in Colombo, it's 11:51 in Leo. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,151 feet between the two airports. Leo Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Leo (XLU) 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 Leo Airport (XLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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