CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
2,264 km
1,407 miles
PEN
Penang
Malaysia
Distance
2,264 km
1,407 mi / 1,223 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
94°
east

Airport Comparison

CMB PEN
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Penang International Airport
IATA Code CMB PEN
ICAO Code VCBI WMKP
City Colombo Penang
Country Sri Lanka Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 30 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 5.300000, 100.280000

Colombo (CMB) to Penang (PEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Penang International Airport (PEN) in Penang, Malaysia is 2,264 kilometers (1,407 miles / 1,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:44 in Colombo, it's 20:14 in Penang.

The return flight from Penang (PEN) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 276° (west). 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 Penang International Airport (PEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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