CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,830 km
2,380 miles
MHD
Mashhad
Iran
Distance
3,830 km
2,380 mi / 2,068 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
330°
north northwest

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CMB MHD
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Mashhad International Airport
IATA Code CMB MHD
ICAO Code VCBI OIMM
City Colombo Mashhad
Country Sri Lanka Iran
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 30 ft 3,263 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 36.240000, 59.640000

Colombo (CMB) to Mashhad (MHD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Mashhad International Airport (MHD) in Mashhad, Iran is 3,830 kilometers (2,380 miles / 2,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 00:33 in Colombo, it's 22:33 in Mashhad.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,233 feet between the two airports. Mashhad International Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Mashhad (MHD) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 143° (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 Mashhad International Airport (MHD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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