ABS
Abu Simbel
Egypt
5,430 km
3,374 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
5,430 km
3,374 mi / 2,932 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

ABS CMB
Airport Name Abu Simbel Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code ABS CMB
ICAO Code HEBL VCBI
City Abu Simbel Colombo
Country Egypt Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Colombo
Elevation 616 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 22.380000, 31.610000 7.180000, 79.880000

Abu Simbel (ABS) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Simbel Airport (ABS) in Abu Simbel, Egypt to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 5,430 kilometers (3,374 miles / 2,932 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 19:00 in Abu Simbel, it's 22:30 in Colombo. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Abu Simbel (ABS) follows a heading of 294° (west 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 Abu Simbel Airport (ABS) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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