CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,869 km
3,025 miles
EBL
Arbil
Iraq
Distance
4,869 km
3,025 mi / 2,629 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB EBL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Erbil International Airport
IATA Code CMB EBL
ICAO Code VCBI ORER
City Colombo Arbil
Country Sri Lanka Iraq
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 30 ft 1,341 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 36.240000, 43.960000

Colombo (CMB) to Arbil (EBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Erbil International Airport (EBL) in Arbil, Iraq is 4,869 kilometers (3,025 miles / 2,629 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Iraq. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:03 in Colombo, it's 17:33 in Arbil.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,311 feet between the two airports. Erbil International Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Arbil (EBL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 123° (east southeast). 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 Erbil International Airport (EBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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