CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
2,426 km
1,508 miles
SHL
Shillong
India
Distance
2,426 km
1,508 mi / 1,310 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
31°
north northeast

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CMB SHL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Shillong Airport
IATA Code CMB SHL
ICAO Code VCBI VEBI
City Colombo Shillong
Country Sri Lanka India
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 30 ft 2,910 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 25.700000, 91.980000

Colombo (CMB) to Shillong (SHL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Shillong Airport (SHL) in Shillong, India is 2,426 kilometers (1,508 miles / 1,310 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:29 in Colombo, it's 05:29 in Shillong.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,880 feet between the two airports. Shillong Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Shillong (SHL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 214° (southwest). 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 Shillong Airport (SHL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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