AKH
Prince Sultan Air Base
Saudi Arabia
3,919 km
2,435 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
3,919 km
2,435 mi / 2,116 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AKH CMB
Airport Name Prince Sultan Air Base Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code AKH CMB
ICAO Code OEPS VCBI
City N/A Colombo
Country Saudi Arabia Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Colombo
Elevation 1,651 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 24.060000, 47.580000 7.180000, 79.880000

Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) in Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 3,919 kilometers (2,435 miles / 2,116 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 Saudi Arabia with Sri Lanka. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:05 in Prince Sultan Air Base, it's 18:35 in Colombo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,621 feet between the two airports. Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport sits lower than Prince Sultan Air Base.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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