CCU
Kolkata
India
1,950 km
1,211 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
1,950 km
1,211 mi / 1,053 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
209°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CCU CMB
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code CCU CMB
ICAO Code VECC VCBI
City Kolkata Colombo
Country India Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Colombo
Elevation 16 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 7.180000, 79.880000

Kolkata (CCU) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 1,950 kilometers (1,211 miles / 1,053 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:57 in Kolkata, it's 13:57 in Colombo.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 27° (north 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 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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