Distance from Gao to Colombo

The distance between Gao, Mali and Colombo, Sri Lanka is 8,728 kilometers (5,423 miles).

Gao, Mali

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

From Gao to Colombo, the straight-line distance is 8,728 kilometers, heading east. Gao is situated at an altitude of 257 meters above sea level, while Colombo is at only 7 meters.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 14-16 hours
Jet fighter 8-10 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Gao, Mali

Local time:

Time Zone: Africa/Bamako

Coordinates: 16.2717° N 0.0447° W

Elevation: 257 m (843 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Gao (GAQ)
  • Timbuktu Airport (TOM)
  • Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM)
  • Ouahigouya Airport (OUG)
  • Ouagadougou Airport (OUA)
Colombo, Sri Lanka

Local time:

Time Zone: Asia/Colombo

Coordinates: 6.9355° N 79.8487° E

Elevation: 7 m (23 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Ratmalana Airport (RML)
  • Bandaranayake International Air Port (CMB)
  • Gregory Lake Seaplane Base (NUA)
  • Koggala Airport (KCT)
  • Sigiriya Air Force Base (GIU)

Other distances from Gao

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Gao to Bamako 946 km
From Gao to Sikasso 818 km
From Gao to Koutiala 726 km
From Gao to Ségou 738 km
From Gao to Kayes 1,240 km

Other distances from Colombo

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Colombo to Jaffna 303 km
From Colombo to Galle 106 km
From Colombo to Batticaloa 221 km
From Colombo to Pita Kotte 8 km
From Colombo to Matara 133 km

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