CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
2,377 km
1,477 miles
PKR
Pokhara
Nepal
Distance
2,377 km
1,477 mi / 1,283 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0.25h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

CMB PKR
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Pokhara Airport
IATA Code CMB PKR
ICAO Code VCBI VNPK
City Colombo Pokhara
Country Sri Lanka Nepal
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 30 ft 2,712 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 28.200000, 83.980000

Colombo (CMB) to Pokhara (PKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Pokhara Airport (PKR) in Pokhara, Nepal is 2,377 kilometers (1,477 miles / 1,283 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:08 in Colombo, it's 20:23 in Pokhara.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,682 feet between the two airports. Pokhara Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Pokhara (PKR) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 191° (south). 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 Pokhara Airport (PKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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