CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
2,991 km
1,859 miles
NEU
Sam Neua Airport
Laos
Distance
2,991 km
1,859 mi / 1,615 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB NEU
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sam Neua Airport
IATA Code CMB NEU
ICAO Code VCBI VLSN
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Laos
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 30 ft 3,281 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 20.420000, 104.070000

Colombo (CMB) to Sam Neua Airport (NEU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sam Neua Airport (NEU) in Sam Neua Airport, Laos is 2,991 kilometers (1,859 miles / 1,615 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:19 in Colombo, it's 20:49 in Sam Neua Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,251 feet between the two airports. Sam Neua Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Sam Neua Airport (NEU) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 244° (west southwest). 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 Sam Neua Airport (NEU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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