AAW
Abbottabad
Pakistan
3,081 km
1,914 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
3,081 km
1,914 mi / 1,663 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0.5h
Asia/Karachi
Heading
166°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

AAW CMB
Airport Name Abbottabad Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code AAW CMB
ICAO Code OPAB VCBI
City Abbottabad Colombo
Country Pakistan Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Karachi Asia/Colombo
Elevation 4,072 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 34.200000, 73.250000 7.180000, 79.880000

Abbottabad (AAW) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abbottabad Airport (AAW) in Abbottabad, Pakistan to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 3,081 kilometers (1,914 miles / 1,663 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Pakistan with Sri Lanka. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:03 in Abbottabad, it's 20:33 in Colombo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,042 feet between the two airports. Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport sits lower than Abbottabad Airport.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Abbottabad (AAW) follows a heading of 348° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abbottabad Airport (AAW) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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