CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,396 km
4,596 miles
ZIX
Zhigansk
Russia
Distance
7,396 km
4,596 mi / 3,994 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB ZIX
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Zhigansk Airport
IATA Code CMB ZIX
ICAO Code VCBI UEVV
City Colombo Zhigansk
Country Sri Lanka Russia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 30 ft 292 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 66.800000, 123.360000

Colombo (CMB) to Zhigansk (ZIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Zhigansk Airport (ZIX) in Zhigansk, Russia is 7,396 kilometers (4,596 miles / 3,994 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:17 in Colombo, it's 01:47 in Zhigansk. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Zhigansk (ZIX) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 228° (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 Zhigansk Airport (ZIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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