CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
2,859 km
1,776 miles
XKH
Xieng Khouang
Laos
Distance
2,859 km
1,776 mi / 1,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB XKH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Xieng Khouang Airport
IATA Code CMB XKH
ICAO Code VCBI VLXK
City Colombo Xieng Khouang
Country Sri Lanka Laos
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 30 ft 3,445 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 19.450000, 103.160000

Colombo (CMB) to Xieng Khouang (XKH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) in Xieng Khouang, Laos is 2,859 kilometers (1,776 miles / 1,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:14 in Colombo, it's 20:44 in Xieng Khouang.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,415 feet between the two airports. Xieng Khouang Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Xieng Khouang (XKH) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 245° (west southwest). 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 Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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