CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,679 km
5,393 miles
XPA
Pama
Burkina Faso
Distance
8,679 km
5,393 mi / 4,686 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB XPA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Pama Airport
IATA Code CMB XPA
ICAO Code VCBI DFEP
City Colombo Pama
Country Sri Lanka Burkina Faso
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 30 ft 699 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 11.250000, 0.700000

Colombo (CMB) to Pama (XPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Pama Airport (XPA) in Pama, Burkina Faso is 8,679 kilometers (5,393 miles / 4,686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, 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 21:08 in Colombo, it's 15:38 in Pama. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Pama (XPA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 85° (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 Pama Airport (XPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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