CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,974 km
2,469 miles
GCH
Gachsaran Airport
Iran
Distance
3,974 km
2,469 mi / 2,146 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB GCH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Gachsaran Airport
IATA Code CMB GCH
ICAO Code VCBI OIAH
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Iran
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 30 ft 2,414 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 30.340000, 50.830000

Colombo (CMB) to Gachsaran Airport (GCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Gachsaran Airport (GCH) in Gachsaran Airport, Iran is 3,974 kilometers (2,469 miles / 2,146 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:39 in Colombo, it's 19:39 in Gachsaran Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,384 feet between the two airports. Gachsaran Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Gachsaran Airport (GCH) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 124° (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 Gachsaran Airport (GCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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