CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,930 km
4,306 miles
NSK
Norilsk
Russia
Distance
6,930 km
4,306 mi / 3,742 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CMB NSK
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Norilsk-Alykel Airport
IATA Code CMB NSK
ICAO Code VCBI UOOO
City Colombo Norilsk
Country Sri Lanka Russia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Krasnoyarsk
Elevation 30 ft 574 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 69.310000, 87.330000

Colombo (CMB) to Norilsk (NSK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Norilsk-Alykel Airport (NSK) in Norilsk, Russia is 6,930 kilometers (4,306 miles / 3,742 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 20:16 in Colombo, it's 21:46 in Norilsk.

The return flight from Norilsk (NSK) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 188° (south). 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 Norilsk-Alykel Airport (NSK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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