CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,014 km
2,494 miles
WAE
Wadi Al Dawasir Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,014 km
2,494 mi / 2,167 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB WAE
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Wadi Al Dawasir Airport
IATA Code CMB WAE
ICAO Code VCBI OEWD
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 30 ft 2,062 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 20.500000, 45.200000

Colombo (CMB) to Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) in Wadi Al Dawasir Airport, Saudi Arabia is 4,014 kilometers (2,494 miles / 2,167 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:27 in Colombo, it's 15:57 in Wadi Al Dawasir Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,032 feet between the two airports. Wadi Al Dawasir Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 107° (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 Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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