BWA
Bhairawa
Nepal
2,291 km
1,424 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
2,291 km
1,424 mi / 1,237 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-0.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
190°
south

Airport Comparison

BWA CMB
Airport Name Bhairahawa Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BWA CMB
ICAO Code VNBW VCBI
City Bhairawa Colombo
Country Nepal Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Colombo
Elevation 358 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 27.510000, 83.420000 7.180000, 79.880000

Bhairawa (BWA) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bhairahawa Airport (BWA) in Bhairawa, Nepal to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 2,291 kilometers (1,424 miles / 1,237 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 190°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:36 in Bhairawa, it's 10:21 in Colombo.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Bhairawa (BWA) follows a heading of 9° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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