Distance From Mzuzu Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, ZZU - CMB Distance

The distance from Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 3406 miles or 5481 kilometers or 2958 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Mzuzu ( Malawi ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mzuzu and Colombo takes around 7 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mzuzu Airport, Mzuzu, Malawi to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 7 hours 49 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ZZU - CMB

Kilometers		5481 km
Statute Miles		3406 miles
Nautical Miles		2958 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 49 minutes

Mzuzu Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - ZZU to CMB Flight Path

Location of Mzuzu Airport & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Mzuzu to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Mzuzu, Malawi and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ZZU - CMB

Time difference between Mzuzu (Malawi) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Mzuzu.

Location	Local Time
Mzuzu (Malawi)	2024-12-22, 23:18:53 CAT
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2024-12-23, 02:48:53 +0530

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Mzuzu Airport (ZZU / FWUU) Mzuzu, Malawi

Destination

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB / VCBI) Colombo, Sri Lanka