CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,566 km
3,458 miles
STW
Stavropol
Russia
Distance
5,566 km
3,458 mi / 3,005 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB STW
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport
IATA Code CMB STW
ICAO Code VCBI URMT
City Colombo Stavropol
Country Sri Lanka Russia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Moscow
Elevation 30 ft 1,486 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 45.110000, 42.110000

Colombo (CMB) to Stavropol (STW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport (STW) in Stavropol, Russia is 5,566 kilometers (3,458 miles / 3,005 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:46 in Colombo, it's 18:16 in Stavropol.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,456 feet between the two airports. Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Stavropol (STW) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 128° (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 Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport (STW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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