CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,361 km
3,331 miles
NAL
Nalchik
Russia
Distance
5,361 km
3,331 mi / 2,894 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB NAL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Nalchik Airport
IATA Code CMB NAL
ICAO Code VCBI URMN
City Colombo Nalchik
Country Sri Lanka Russia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Moscow
Elevation 30 ft 1,461 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 43.510000, 43.640000

Colombo (CMB) to Nalchik (NAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Nalchik Airport (NAL) in Nalchik, Russia is 5,361 kilometers (3,331 miles / 2,894 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:28 in Colombo, it's 19:58 in Nalchik.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,431 feet between the two airports. Nalchik Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Nalchik (NAL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 128° (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 Nalchik Airport (NAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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