CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
2,427 km
1,508 miles
NGX
Ngawal
Nepal
Distance
2,427 km
1,508 mi / 1,310 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0.25h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
10°
north

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CMB NGX
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Manang Airport
IATA Code CMB NGX
ICAO Code VCBI VNMA
City Colombo Ngawal
Country Sri Lanka Nepal
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 30 ft 11,001 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 28.640000, 84.090000

Colombo (CMB) to Ngawal (NGX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Manang Airport (NGX) in Ngawal, Nepal is 2,427 kilometers (1,508 miles / 1,310 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:11 in Colombo, it's 22:26 in Ngawal.

There is a significant elevation difference of 10,971 feet between the two airports. Manang Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ngawal (NGX) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 191° (south 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 Manang Airport (NGX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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