CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,550 km
2,206 miles
KWH
Khwahan
Afghanistan
Distance
3,550 km
2,206 mi / 1,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB KWH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Khwahan Airport
IATA Code CMB KWH
ICAO Code VCBI OAHN
City Colombo Khwahan
Country Sri Lanka Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kabul
Elevation 30 ft 3,593 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 37.880000, 70.220000

Colombo (CMB) to Khwahan (KWH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Khwahan Airport (KWH) in Khwahan, Afghanistan is 3,550 kilometers (2,206 miles / 1,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 Khwahan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,563 feet between the two airports. Khwahan Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Khwahan (KWH) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 162° (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 Khwahan Airport (KWH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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