CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,309 km
3,299 miles
SFQ
Sanliurfa
Turkey
Distance
5,309 km
3,299 mi / 2,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB SFQ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sanliurfa Airport
IATA Code CMB SFQ
ICAO Code VCBI LTCH
City Colombo Sanliurfa
Country Sri Lanka Turkey
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 30 ft 1,483 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 37.090000, 38.850000

Colombo (CMB) to Sanliurfa (SFQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sanliurfa Airport (SFQ) in Sanliurfa, Turkey is 5,309 kilometers (3,299 miles / 2,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:59 in Colombo, it's 13:29 in Sanliurfa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,453 feet between the two airports. Sanliurfa Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Sanliurfa (SFQ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 118° (east 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 Sanliurfa Airport (SFQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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