CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,301 km
2,673 miles
THR
Tehran
Iran
Distance
4,301 km
2,673 mi / 2,323 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
322°
northwest

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CMB THR
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Mehrabad International Airport
IATA Code CMB THR
ICAO Code VCBI OIII
City Colombo Tehran
Country Sri Lanka Iran
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 30 ft 3,962 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 35.690000, 51.310000

Colombo (CMB) to Tehran (THR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Mehrabad International Airport (THR) in Tehran, Iran is 4,301 kilometers (2,673 miles / 2,323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:24 in Colombo, it's 07:24 in Tehran.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,932 feet between the two airports. Mehrabad International Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Tehran (THR) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 131° (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 Mehrabad International Airport (THR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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