CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,241 km
2,014 miles
ZAJ
Zaranj
Afghanistan
Distance
3,241 km
2,014 mi / 1,750 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB ZAJ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Zaranj Airport
IATA Code CMB ZAJ
ICAO Code VCBI OAZJ
City Colombo Zaranj
Country Sri Lanka Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kabul
Elevation 30 ft 1,572 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 30.970000, 61.870000

Colombo (CMB) to Zaranj (ZAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) in Zaranj, Afghanistan is 3,241 kilometers (2,014 miles / 1,750 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:34 in Colombo, it's 21:34 in Zaranj.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,542 feet between the two airports. Zaranj Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Zaranj (ZAJ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 141° (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 Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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