CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,179 km
3,218 miles
GUW
Atyrau
Kazakhstan
Distance
5,179 km
3,218 mi / 2,797 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB GUW
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Atyrau International Airport
IATA Code CMB GUW
ICAO Code VCBI UATG
City Colombo Atyrau
Country Sri Lanka Kazakhstan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Oral
Elevation 30 ft -72 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 47.120000, 51.820000

Colombo (CMB) to Atyrau (GUW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Atyrau International Airport (GUW) in Atyrau, Kazakhstan is 5,179 kilometers (3,218 miles / 2,797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:33 in Colombo, it's 06:03 in Atyrau.

The return flight from Atyrau (GUW) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 140° (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 Atyrau International Airport (GUW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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