CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,796 km
3,601 miles
GDZ
Gelendzhik
Russia
Distance
5,796 km
3,601 mi / 3,129 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB GDZ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Gelendzhik Airport
IATA Code CMB GDZ
ICAO Code VCBI URKG
City Colombo Gelendzhik
Country Sri Lanka Russia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Moscow
Elevation 30 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 44.580000, 38.010000

Colombo (CMB) to Gelendzhik (GDZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Gelendzhik Airport (GDZ) in Gelendzhik, Russia is 5,796 kilometers (3,601 miles / 3,129 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 02:00 in Colombo, it's 23:30 in Gelendzhik.

The return flight from Gelendzhik (GDZ) 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 Gelendzhik Airport (GDZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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