CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,920 km
5,543 miles
CYX
Cherskiy
Russia
Distance
8,920 km
5,543 mi / 4,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB CYX
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Cherskiy Airport
IATA Code CMB CYX
ICAO Code VCBI UESS
City Colombo Cherskiy
Country Sri Lanka Russia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Srednekolymsk
Elevation 30 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 68.740000, 161.340000

Colombo (CMB) to Cherskiy (CYX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Cherskiy Airport (CYX) in Cherskiy, Russia is 8,920 kilometers (5,543 miles / 4,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 Sri Lanka with Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:03 in Colombo, it's 09:33 in Cherskiy. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Cherskiy (CYX) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 265° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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