BEY
Beirut
Lebanon
5,427 km
3,372 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
5,427 km
3,372 mi / 2,930 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Beirut
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BEY CMB
Airport Name Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BEY CMB
ICAO Code OLBA VCBI
City Beirut Colombo
Country Lebanon Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Beirut Asia/Colombo
Elevation 87 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 33.820000, 35.490000 7.180000, 79.880000

Beirut (BEY) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) in Beirut, Lebanon to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 5,427 kilometers (3,372 miles / 2,930 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:33 in Beirut, it's 00:03 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 Beirut (BEY) follows a heading of 309° (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 Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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