CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,579 km
2,845 miles
SDG
Sanandaj Airport
Iran
Distance
4,579 km
2,845 mi / 2,472 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB SDG
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sanandaj Airport
IATA Code CMB SDG
ICAO Code VCBI OICS
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Iran
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 30 ft 4,522 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 35.250000, 47.010000

Colombo (CMB) to Sanandaj Airport (SDG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sanandaj Airport (SDG) in Sanandaj Airport, Iran is 4,579 kilometers (2,845 miles / 2,472 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Iran. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:25 in Colombo, it's 20:25 in Sanandaj Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,492 feet between the two airports. Sanandaj Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Sanandaj Airport (SDG) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 125° (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 Sanandaj Airport (SDG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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