CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,071 km
2,529 miles
SYE
Sadah
Yemen
Distance
4,071 km
2,529 mi / 2,198 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB SYE
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sadah Airport
IATA Code CMB SYE
ICAO Code VCBI OYSH
City Colombo Sadah
Country Sri Lanka Yemen
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Aden
Elevation 30 ft 5,938 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 16.970000, 43.730000

Colombo (CMB) to Sadah (SYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sadah Airport (SYE) in Sadah, Yemen is 4,071 kilometers (2,529 miles / 2,198 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:51 in Colombo, it's 19:21 in Sadah.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,908 feet between the two airports. Sadah Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sadah (SYE) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 101° (east). 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 Sadah Airport (SYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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