CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
2,713 km
1,686 miles
ZBY
Sayaboury
Laos
Distance
2,713 km
1,686 mi / 1,465 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB ZBY
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sayaboury Airport
IATA Code CMB ZBY
ICAO Code VCBI VLSB
City Colombo Sayaboury
Country Sri Lanka Laos
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 30 ft 1,247 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 19.230000, 101.730000

Colombo (CMB) to Sayaboury (ZBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sayaboury Airport (ZBY) in Sayaboury, Laos is 2,713 kilometers (1,686 miles / 1,465 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 23:18 in Colombo, it's 00:48 in Sayaboury.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,217 feet between the two airports. Sayaboury Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Sayaboury (ZBY) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 243° (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 Sayaboury Airport (ZBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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