CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,731 km
2,318 miles
SHW
Sharurah Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,731 km
2,318 mi / 2,014 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
291°
west northwest

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CMB SHW
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sharurah Airport
IATA Code CMB SHW
ICAO Code VCBI OESH
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 30 ft 2,363 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 17.470000, 47.120000

Colombo (CMB) to Sharurah Airport (SHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sharurah Airport (SHW) in Sharurah Airport, Saudi Arabia is 3,731 kilometers (2,318 miles / 2,014 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:52 in Colombo, it's 22:22 in Sharurah Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,333 feet between the two airports. Sharurah Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Sharurah Airport (SHW) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 104° (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 Sharurah Airport (SHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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