CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,521 km
3,430 miles
ESL
Elista
Russia
Distance
5,521 km
3,430 mi / 2,981 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB ESL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Elista Airport
IATA Code CMB ESL
ICAO Code VCBI URWI
City Colombo Elista
Country Sri Lanka Russia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Moscow
Elevation 30 ft 501 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 46.370000, 44.330000

Colombo (CMB) to Elista (ESL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Elista Airport (ESL) in Elista, Russia is 5,521 kilometers (3,430 miles / 2,981 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 14:54 in Colombo, it's 12:24 in Elista.

The return flight from Elista (ESL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 131° (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 Elista Airport (ESL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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