BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
2,392 km
1,487 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
2,392 km
1,487 mi / 1,292 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BKK CMB
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BKK CMB
ICAO Code VTBS VCBI
City Bangkok Colombo
Country Thailand Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Asia/Colombo
Elevation 5 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 7.180000, 79.880000

Bangkok (BKK) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 2,392 kilometers (1,487 miles / 1,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:18 in Bangkok, it's 05:48 in Colombo.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 71° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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