CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
2,397 km
1,490 miles
RUK
Rukumkot
Nepal
Distance
2,397 km
1,490 mi / 1,295 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0.25h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CMB RUK
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Rukumkot Airport
IATA Code CMB RUK
ICAO Code VCBI VNRK
City Colombo Rukumkot
Country Sri Lanka Nepal
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 30 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 28.630000, 82.190000

Colombo (CMB) to Rukumkot (RUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Rukumkot Airport (RUK) in Rukumkot, Nepal is 2,397 kilometers (1,490 miles / 1,295 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 22:58 in Colombo, it's 23:13 in Rukumkot.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,470 feet between the two airports. Rukumkot Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Rukumkot (RUK) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 186° (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 Rukumkot Airport (RUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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