CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,277 km
3,900 miles
ISL
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
6,277 km
3,900 mi / 3,389 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB ISL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Ataturk International Airport
IATA Code CMB ISL
ICAO Code VCBI LTBA
City Colombo Istanbul
Country Sri Lanka Turkey
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 30 ft 163 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 40.980000, 28.810000

Colombo (CMB) to Istanbul (ISL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Ataturk International Airport (ISL) in Istanbul, Turkey is 6,277 kilometers (3,900 miles / 3,389 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:18 in Colombo, it's 14:48 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (ISL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 112° (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 Ataturk International Airport (ISL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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