CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,520 km
2,187 miles
GXF
Sayun
Yemen
Distance
3,520 km
2,187 mi / 1,900 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB GXF
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sayun International Airport
IATA Code CMB GXF
ICAO Code VCBI OYSY
City Colombo Sayun
Country Sri Lanka Yemen
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Aden
Elevation 30 ft 2,097 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 15.970000, 48.790000

Colombo (CMB) to Sayun (GXF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sayun International Airport (GXF) in Sayun, Yemen is 3,520 kilometers (2,187 miles / 1,900 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:04 in Colombo, it's 13:34 in Sayun.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,067 feet between the two airports. Sayun International Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Sayun (GXF) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 103° (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 Sayun International Airport (GXF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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