CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,983 km
3,717 miles
KAG
Gangneung Airport
South Korea
Distance
5,983 km
3,717 mi / 3,230 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
48°
northeast

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CMB KAG
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Gangneung Airport
IATA Code CMB KAG
ICAO Code VCBI RKNN
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka South Korea
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Seoul
Elevation 30 ft 35 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 37.750000, 128.940000

Colombo (CMB) to Gangneung Airport (KAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Gangneung Airport (KAG) in Gangneung Airport, South Korea is 5,983 kilometers (3,717 miles / 3,230 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:16 in Colombo, it's 17:46 in Gangneung Airport. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gangneung Airport (KAG) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 248° (west southwest). 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 Gangneung Airport (KAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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