CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,500 km
5,903 miles
ZSS
Sassandra
Ivory Coast
Distance
9,500 km
5,903 mi / 5,130 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
274°
west

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CMB ZSS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sassandra Airport
IATA Code CMB ZSS
ICAO Code VCBI DISS
City Colombo Sassandra
Country Sri Lanka Ivory Coast
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Abidjan
Elevation 30 ft 203 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 4.930000, -6.130000

Colombo (CMB) to Sassandra (ZSS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sassandra Airport (ZSS) in Sassandra, Ivory Coast is 9,500 kilometers (5,903 miles / 5,130 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Ivory Coast. 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 20:29 in Colombo, it's 14:59 in Sassandra. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sassandra (ZSS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 83° (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 Sassandra Airport (ZSS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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