CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,336 km
3,316 miles
HRG
Hurghada
Egypt
Distance
5,336 km
3,316 mi / 2,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB HRG
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Hurghada International Airport
IATA Code CMB HRG
ICAO Code VCBI HEGN
City Colombo Hurghada
Country Sri Lanka Egypt
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Cairo
Elevation 30 ft 52 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 27.180000, 33.800000

Colombo (CMB) to Hurghada (HRG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Hurghada International Airport (HRG) in Hurghada, Egypt is 5,336 kilometers (3,316 miles / 2,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Egypt. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:02 in Colombo, it's 01:32 in Hurghada. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Hurghada (HRG) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 106° (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 Hurghada International Airport (HRG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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