CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,823 km
5,482 miles
XZA
Zabre
Burkina Faso
Distance
8,823 km
5,482 mi / 4,764 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB XZA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Zabre Airport
IATA Code CMB XZA
ICAO Code VCBI DFEZ
City Colombo Zabre
Country Sri Lanka Burkina Faso
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 30 ft 886 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 11.170000, -0.620000

Colombo (CMB) to Zabre (XZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Zabre Airport (XZA) in Zabre, Burkina Faso is 8,823 kilometers (5,482 miles / 4,764 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 19:00 in Colombo, it's 13:30 in Zabre. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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