ADU
Ardabil
Iran
4,687 km
2,912 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
4,687 km
2,912 mi / 2,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
129°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ADU CMB
Airport Name Ardabil Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code ADU CMB
ICAO Code OITL VCBI
City Ardabil Colombo
Country Iran Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Tehran Asia/Colombo
Elevation 4,315 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 38.330000, 48.420000 7.180000, 79.880000

Ardabil (ADU) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ardabil Airport (ADU) in Ardabil, Iran to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 4,687 kilometers (2,912 miles / 2,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:08 in Ardabil, it's 04:08 in Colombo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,285 feet between the two airports. Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport sits lower than Ardabil Airport.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Ardabil (ADU) follows a heading of 322° (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 Ardabil Airport (ADU) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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