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Flight Distance from Colombo (CMB) to Durban (DUR)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
CMBVCBI
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
Great Circle Path
6,622 km4,115 miles • 3,576 NM
Destination Airport
FALEDUR
Durban, South Africa
King Shaka International Airport
Direct Distance
6,622 km
4,115 Statute Miles
3,576 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
8h 17m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
596 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
229° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
8h 17m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
7h 42m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
13h 14m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 LK→🇿🇦 South Africa
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB)
- City / Country: Colombo, Sri Lanka
- ICAO Code: VCBI
- Coordinates: 7.1808°, 79.8841°
- Timezone: Asia/Colombo
- Elevation: 30 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
- City / Country: Durban, South Africa
- ICAO Code: FALE
- Coordinates: -29.6144°, 31.1197°
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation: 295 ft
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