AAC
El Arish
Egypt
5,462 km
3,394 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
5,462 km
3,394 mi / 2,949 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
109°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

AAC CMB
Airport Name El Arish International Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code AAC CMB
ICAO Code HEAR VCBI
City El Arish Colombo
Country Egypt Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Colombo
Elevation 121 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 31.070000, 33.840000 7.180000, 79.880000

El Arish (AAC) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Arish International Airport (AAC) in El Arish, Egypt to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 5,462 kilometers (3,394 miles / 2,949 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Egypt with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:16 in El Arish, it's 21:46 in Colombo.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to El Arish (AAC) follows a heading of 305° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the El Arish International Airport (AAC) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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