CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,256 km
5,130 miles
GDX
Magadan
Russia
Distance
8,256 km
5,130 mi / 4,458 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB GDX
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sokol Airport
IATA Code CMB GDX
ICAO Code VCBI UHMM
City Colombo Magadan
Country Sri Lanka Russia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Magadan
Elevation 30 ft 574 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 59.910000, 150.720000

Colombo (CMB) to Magadan (GDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sokol Airport (GDX) in Magadan, Russia is 8,256 kilometers (5,130 miles / 4,458 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 12:01 in Colombo, it's 17:31 in Magadan. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Magadan (GDX) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). 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 Sokol Airport (GDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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