AMM
Amman
Jordan
5,296 km
3,291 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
5,296 km
3,291 mi / 2,860 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Amman
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AMM CMB
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code AMM CMB
ICAO Code OJAI VCBI
City Amman Colombo
Country Jordan Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Amman Asia/Colombo
Elevation 2,395 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 7.180000, 79.880000

Amman (AMM) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 5,296 kilometers (3,291 miles / 2,860 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:29 in Amman, it's 15:59 in Colombo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,365 feet between the two airports. Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 307° (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 Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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