CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,653 km
2,891 miles
ZAM
Zamboanga City
Philippines
Distance
4,653 km
2,891 mi / 2,513 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

CMB ZAM
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Zamboanga International Airport
IATA Code CMB ZAM
ICAO Code VCBI RPMZ
City Colombo Zamboanga City
Country Sri Lanka Philippines
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Manila
Elevation 30 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 6.920000, 122.060000

Colombo (CMB) to Zamboanga City (ZAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) in Zamboanga City, Philippines is 4,653 kilometers (2,891 miles / 2,513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Philippines. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:40 in Colombo, it's 02:10 in Zamboanga City.

The return flight from Zamboanga City (ZAM) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 273° (west). 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 Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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