CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,456 km
2,769 miles
NUJ
Hamadan
Iran
Distance
4,456 km
2,769 mi / 2,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB NUJ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Hamadan Air Base
IATA Code CMB NUJ
ICAO Code VCBI OIHS
City Colombo Hamadan
Country Sri Lanka Iran
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 30 ft 5,609 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 35.210000, 48.650000

Colombo (CMB) to Hamadan (NUJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Hamadan Air Base (NUJ) in Hamadan, Iran is 4,456 kilometers (2,769 miles / 2,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:25 in Colombo, it's 01:25 in Hamadan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,579 feet between the two airports. Hamadan Air Base 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 Hamadan (NUJ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 127° (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 Hamadan Air Base (NUJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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