CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,322 km
3,307 miles
VDA
Eilat
Israel
Distance
5,322 km
3,307 mi / 2,873 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB VDA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Ovda International Airport
IATA Code CMB VDA
ICAO Code VCBI LLOV
City Colombo Eilat
Country Sri Lanka Israel
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 30 ft 1,492 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 29.940000, 34.940000

Colombo (CMB) to Eilat (VDA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Ovda International Airport (VDA) in Eilat, Israel is 5,322 kilometers (3,307 miles / 2,873 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:50 in Colombo, it's 03:20 in Eilat. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,462 feet between the two airports. Ovda International Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Eilat (VDA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 109° (east 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 Ovda International Airport (VDA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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