CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,838 km
2,385 miles
SKD
Samarkand
Uzbekistan
Distance
3,838 km
2,385 mi / 2,073 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB SKD
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Samarkand Airport
IATA Code CMB SKD
ICAO Code VCBI UTSS
City Colombo Samarkand
Country Sri Lanka Uzbekistan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Samarkand
Elevation 30 ft 2,224 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 39.700000, 66.980000

Colombo (CMB) to Samarkand (SKD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Samarkand Airport (SKD) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan is 3,838 kilometers (2,385 miles / 2,073 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:14 in Colombo, it's 19:44 in Samarkand.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,194 feet between the two airports. Samarkand Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Samarkand (SKD) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 157° (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 Samarkand Airport (SKD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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