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Route Reference

Colombo to Johannesburg

CMB
Colombo
JNB
Johannesburg
Distance6,689 km / 4,156 miles
Estimated Flight Time≈ 7.9 hours nonstop
Origin Time ZoneAsia/Colombo
Destination Time ZoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Airlines Based in Sri Lanka or South Africa

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How This Route Appears in a GDS PNR

A segment on this route typically looks like this in a raw PNR:

2  BA 287 Y 15JUL 2*CMBJNB HK1  800A  2000P

The six-letter pair CMBJNB tells you the flight departs Colombo and arrives in Johannesburg.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Colombo from Johannesburg?

Colombo (CMB) is approximately 6,689 km (4,156 miles) from Johannesburg (JNB).

How long is the flight from Colombo to Johannesburg?

A nonstop flight from CMB to JNB takes roughly 7.9 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Johannesburg?

Colombo is on Asia/Colombo and Johannesburg is on Africa/Johannesburg — check both before planning connections or calling clients.

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