CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,103 km
1,928 miles
PEW
Peshawar
Pakistan
Distance
3,103 km
1,928 mi / 1,675 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB PEW
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Peshawar International Airport
IATA Code CMB PEW
ICAO Code VCBI OPPS
City Colombo Peshawar
Country Sri Lanka Pakistan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Karachi
Elevation 30 ft 1,158 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 33.990000, 71.510000

Colombo (CMB) to Peshawar (PEW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Peshawar International Airport (PEW) in Peshawar, Pakistan is 3,103 kilometers (1,928 miles / 1,675 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:00 in Colombo, it's 20:30 in Peshawar.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,128 feet between the two airports. Peshawar International Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Peshawar (PEW) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 162° (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 Peshawar International Airport (PEW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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