CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,340 km
2,697 miles
SXS
Sahabat
Malaysia
Distance
4,340 km
2,697 mi / 2,343 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
91°
east

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CMB SXS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport
IATA Code CMB SXS
ICAO Code VCBI WBKH
City Colombo Sahabat
Country Sri Lanka Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kuching
Elevation 30 ft 40 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 5.090000, 119.090000

Colombo (CMB) to Sahabat (SXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport (SXS) in Sahabat, Malaysia is 4,340 kilometers (2,697 miles / 2,343 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:59 in Colombo, it's 18:29 in Sahabat.

The return flight from Sahabat (SXS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 275° (west). 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 Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport (SXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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