CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,564 km
2,214 miles
XBJ
Birjand
Iran
Distance
3,564 km
2,214 mi / 1,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
326°
northwest

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CMB XBJ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Birjand Airport
IATA Code CMB XBJ
ICAO Code VCBI OIMB
City Colombo Birjand
Country Sri Lanka Iran
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 30 ft 4,952 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 32.900000, 59.270000

Colombo (CMB) to Birjand (XBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Birjand Airport (XBJ) in Birjand, Iran is 3,564 kilometers (2,214 miles / 1,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:51 in Colombo, it's 18:51 in Birjand.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,922 feet between the two airports. Birjand Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Birjand (XBJ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 139° (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 Birjand Airport (XBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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