CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,346 km
2,079 miles
FAH
Farah
Afghanistan
Distance
3,346 km
2,079 mi / 1,807 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
329°
north northwest

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CMB FAH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Farah Airport
IATA Code CMB FAH
ICAO Code VCBI OAFR
City Colombo Farah
Country Sri Lanka Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kabul
Elevation 30 ft 3,083 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 32.370000, 62.180000

Colombo (CMB) to Farah (FAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Farah Airport (FAH) in Farah, Afghanistan is 3,346 kilometers (2,079 miles / 1,807 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:03 in Colombo, it's 23:03 in Farah.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,053 feet between the two airports. Farah Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Farah (FAH) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 143° (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 Farah Airport (FAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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