CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,433 km
2,133 miles
OAH
Shindand Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
3,433 km
2,133 mi / 1,854 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB OAH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Shindand Airport
IATA Code CMB OAH
ICAO Code VCBI OASD
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kabul
Elevation 30 ft 3,773 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 33.390000, 62.260000

Colombo (CMB) to Shindand Airport (OAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Shindand Airport (OAH) in Shindand Airport, Afghanistan is 3,433 kilometers (2,133 miles / 1,854 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:12 in Colombo, it's 00:12 in Shindand Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,743 feet between the two airports. Shindand Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Shindand Airport (OAH) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 144° (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 Shindand Airport (OAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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