CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
2,932 km
1,822 miles
THK
Thakhek
Laos
Distance
2,932 km
1,822 mi / 1,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB THK
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Thakhek Airport
IATA Code CMB THK
ICAO Code VCBI VLTK
City Colombo Thakhek
Country Sri Lanka Laos
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 30 ft 449 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 17.400000, 104.800000

Colombo (CMB) to Thakhek (THK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Thakhek Airport (THK) in Thakhek, Laos is 2,932 kilometers (1,822 miles / 1,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:08 in Colombo, it's 18:38 in Thakhek.

The return flight from Thakhek (THK) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 250° (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 Thakhek Airport (THK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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