BDI
Bird Island
Seychelles
2,994 km
1,860 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
2,994 km
1,860 mi / 1,617 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BDI CMB
Airport Name Bird Island Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BDI CMB
ICAO Code FSSB VCBI
City Bird Island Colombo
Country Seychelles Sri Lanka
Timezone Indian/Mahe Asia/Colombo
Elevation 6 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -3.720000, 55.210000 7.180000, 79.880000

Bird Island (BDI) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bird Island Airport (BDI) in Bird Island, Seychelles to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 2,994 kilometers (1,860 miles / 1,617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Seychelles 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 20:15 in Bird Island, it's 21:45 in Colombo.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Bird Island (BDI) follows a heading of 247° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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