CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,671 km
3,524 miles
NUD
En Nahud
Sudan
Distance
5,671 km
3,524 mi / 3,062 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB NUD
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport En Nahud Airport
IATA Code CMB NUD
ICAO Code VCBI HSNH
City Colombo En Nahud
Country Sri Lanka Sudan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 30 ft 1,955 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 12.670000, 28.330000

Colombo (CMB) to En Nahud (NUD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to En Nahud Airport (NUD) in En Nahud, Sudan is 5,671 kilometers (3,524 miles / 3,062 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:01 in Colombo, it's 15:31 in En Nahud. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,925 feet between the two airports. En Nahud Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from En Nahud (NUD) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 91° (east). 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 En Nahud Airport (NUD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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