CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,073 km
1,910 miles
TLB
Tarbela
Pakistan
Distance
3,073 km
1,910 mi / 1,659 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB TLB
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Tarbela Dam Airport
IATA Code CMB TLB
ICAO Code VCBI OPTA
City Colombo Tarbela
Country Sri Lanka Pakistan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Karachi
Elevation 30 ft 1,114 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 33.990000, 72.610000

Colombo (CMB) to Tarbela (TLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tarbela Dam Airport (TLB) in Tarbela, Pakistan is 3,073 kilometers (1,910 miles / 1,659 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:15 in Colombo, it's 13:45 in Tarbela.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,084 feet between the two airports. Tarbela Dam Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Tarbela (TLB) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 164° (south 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 Tarbela Dam Airport (TLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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