CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
2,766 km
1,718 miles
LHE
Lahore
Pakistan
Distance
2,766 km
1,718 mi / 1,493 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

CMB LHE
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Alama Iqbal International Airport
IATA Code CMB LHE
ICAO Code VCBI OPLA
City Colombo Lahore
Country Sri Lanka Pakistan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Karachi
Elevation 30 ft 712 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 31.520000, 74.400000

Colombo (CMB) to Lahore (LHE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Alama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) in Lahore, Pakistan is 2,766 kilometers (1,718 miles / 1,493 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:16 in Colombo, it's 19:46 in Lahore.

The return flight from Lahore (LHE) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 167° (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 Alama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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