CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,453 km
2,146 miles
TQN
Taloqan
Afghanistan
Distance
3,453 km
2,146 mi / 1,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB TQN
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Talolqan Airport
IATA Code CMB TQN
ICAO Code VCBI OATQ
City Colombo Taloqan
Country Sri Lanka Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kabul
Elevation 30 ft 2,606 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 36.770000, 69.530000

Colombo (CMB) to Taloqan (TQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Talolqan Airport (TQN) in Taloqan, Afghanistan is 3,453 kilometers (2,146 miles / 1,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:44 in Colombo, it's 00:44 in Taloqan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,576 feet between the two airports. Talolqan Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Taloqan (TQN) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 160° (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 Talolqan Airport (TQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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