CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
2,371 km
1,473 miles
GKH
Gorkha
Nepal
Distance
2,371 km
1,473 mi / 1,280 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0.25h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
11°
north

Airport Comparison

CMB GKH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Gorkha Airport
IATA Code CMB GKH
ICAO Code VCBI VNGK
City Colombo Gorkha
Country Sri Lanka Nepal
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 30 ft 1,500 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 28.050000, 84.480000

Colombo (CMB) to Gorkha (GKH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Gorkha Airport (GKH) in Gorkha, Nepal is 2,371 kilometers (1,473 miles / 1,280 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:21 in Colombo, it's 21:36 in Gorkha.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,470 feet between the two airports. Gorkha Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Gorkha (GKH) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 193° (south 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 Gorkha Airport (GKH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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