CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,990 km
2,479 miles
SAH
Sana'a
Yemen
Distance
3,990 km
2,479 mi / 2,154 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB SAH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sana'a International Airport
IATA Code CMB SAH
ICAO Code VCBI OYSN
City Colombo Sana'a
Country Sri Lanka Yemen
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Aden
Elevation 30 ft 7,216 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 15.480000, 44.220000

Colombo (CMB) to Sana'a (SAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sana'a International Airport (SAH) in Sana'a, Yemen is 3,990 kilometers (2,479 miles / 2,154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:17 in Colombo, it's 20:47 in Sana'a.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,186 feet between the two airports. Sana'a International Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sana'a (SAH) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 99° (east). 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 Sana'a International Airport (SAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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