CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,273 km
2,034 miles
OAI
Bagram
Afghanistan
Distance
3,273 km
2,034 mi / 1,767 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB OAI
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Bagram Air Base
IATA Code CMB OAI
ICAO Code VCBI OAIX
City Colombo Bagram
Country Sri Lanka Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kabul
Elevation 30 ft 4,895 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 34.950000, 69.270000

Colombo (CMB) to Bagram (OAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Bagram Air Base (OAI) in Bagram, Afghanistan is 3,273 kilometers (2,034 miles / 1,767 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 22:12 in Colombo, it's 21:12 in Bagram.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,865 feet between the two airports. Bagram Air Base sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Bagram (OAI) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 158° (south 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 Bagram Air Base (OAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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