CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,695 km
2,296 miles
KNR
Kangan
Iran
Distance
3,695 km
2,296 mi / 1,995 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
312°
northwest

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CMB KNR
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Jam Airport
IATA Code CMB KNR
ICAO Code VCBI OIBJ
City Colombo Kangan
Country Sri Lanka Iran
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 30 ft 2,173 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 27.820000, 52.350000

Colombo (CMB) to Kangan (KNR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Jam Airport (KNR) in Kangan, Iran is 3,695 kilometers (2,296 miles / 1,995 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:58 in Colombo, it's 16:58 in Kangan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,143 feet between the two airports. Jam Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Kangan (KNR) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 123° (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 Jam Airport (KNR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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