CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,176 km
1,973 miles
JAA
Jalalabad Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
3,176 km
1,973 mi / 1,715 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB JAA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Jalalabad Airport
IATA Code CMB JAA
ICAO Code VCBI OAJL
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kabul
Elevation 30 ft 1,814 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 34.400000, 70.500000

Colombo (CMB) to Jalalabad Airport (JAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Jalalabad Airport (JAA) in Jalalabad Airport, Afghanistan is 3,176 kilometers (1,973 miles / 1,715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:19 in Colombo, it's 19:19 in Jalalabad Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,784 feet between the two airports. Jalalabad Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Jalalabad Airport (JAA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 160° (south 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 Jalalabad Airport (JAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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