CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,804 km
3,606 miles
SWU
Suwon Airport
South Korea
Distance
5,804 km
3,606 mi / 3,134 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
48°
northeast

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CMB SWU
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Suwon Airport
IATA Code CMB SWU
ICAO Code VCBI RKSW
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka South Korea
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Seoul
Elevation 30 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 37.240000, 127.010000

Colombo (CMB) to Suwon Airport (SWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Suwon Airport (SWU) in Suwon Airport, South Korea is 5,804 kilometers (3,606 miles / 3,134 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:15 in Colombo, it's 01:45 in Suwon Airport. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Suwon Airport (SWU) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 247° (west 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 Suwon Airport (SWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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