Distance From Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, GJL - CMB Distance

The distance from Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 5038 miles or 8108 kilometers or 4375 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 Tahir ( Algeria ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tahir and Colombo takes around 11 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport, Tahir, Algeria to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 11 hours 34 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 • GJL - CMB

Kilometers		8108 km
Statute Miles		5038 miles
Nautical Miles		4375 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 34 minutes

Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - GJL to CMB Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Tahir, Algeria and Colombo, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Tahir, Algeria and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GJL - CMB

Time difference between Tahir (Algeria) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 4 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 4 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Tahir.

Location	Local Time
Tahir (Algeria)	2026-05-01, 12:29:21 CET
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-05-01, 16:59:21 +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

Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL / DAAV) Tahir, Algeria

Destination

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