CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,888 km
3,659 miles
YEC
Yecheon Airport
South Korea
Distance
5,888 km
3,659 mi / 3,179 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB YEC
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Yecheon Airport
IATA Code CMB YEC
ICAO Code VCBI RKTY
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka South Korea
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Seoul
Elevation 30 ft 354 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 36.630000, 128.350000

Colombo (CMB) to Yecheon Airport (YEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Yecheon Airport (YEC) in Yecheon Airport, South Korea is 5,888 kilometers (3,659 miles / 3,179 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:18 in Colombo, it's 00:48 in Yecheon Airport. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Yecheon Airport (YEC) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 249° (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 Yecheon Airport (YEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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