CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,484 km
2,165 miles
SGA
Sheghnan
Afghanistan
Distance
3,484 km
2,165 mi / 1,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB SGA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sheghnan Airport
IATA Code CMB SGA
ICAO Code VCBI OASN
City Colombo Sheghnan
Country Sri Lanka Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kabul
Elevation 30 ft 6,700 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 37.570000, 71.500000

Colombo (CMB) to Sheghnan (SGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sheghnan Airport (SGA) in Sheghnan, Afghanistan is 3,484 kilometers (2,165 miles / 1,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:57 in Colombo, it's 21:57 in Sheghnan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,670 feet between the two airports. Sheghnan 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 Sheghnan (SGA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 164° (south 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 Sheghnan Airport (SGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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