CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,739 km
2,945 miles
GYD
Baku
Azerbaijan
Distance
4,739 km
2,945 mi / 2,559 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB GYD
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Heydar Aliyev International Airport
IATA Code CMB GYD
ICAO Code VCBI UBBB
City Colombo Baku
Country Sri Lanka Azerbaijan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Baku
Elevation 30 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 40.470000, 50.050000

Colombo (CMB) to Baku (GYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) in Baku, Azerbaijan is 4,739 kilometers (2,945 miles / 2,559 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:03 in Colombo, it's 01:33 in Baku.

The return flight from Baku (GYD) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 133° (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 Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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