ATZ
Assiut
Egypt
5,599 km
3,479 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
5,599 km
3,479 mi / 3,023 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ATZ CMB
Airport Name Assiut International Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code ATZ CMB
ICAO Code HEAT VCBI
City Assiut Colombo
Country Egypt Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Colombo
Elevation 772 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 27.050000, 31.010000 7.180000, 79.880000

Assiut (ATZ) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Assiut International Airport (ATZ) in Assiut, Egypt to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 5,599 kilometers (3,479 miles / 3,023 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 Egypt with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:05 in Assiut, it's 22:35 in Colombo. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Assiut (ATZ) follows a heading of 299° (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 Assiut International Airport (ATZ) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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