AKT
RAF Akrotiri
Cyprus
5,672 km
3,525 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
5,672 km
3,525 mi / 3,063 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Nicosia
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AKT CMB
Airport Name RAF Akrotiri Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code AKT CMB
ICAO Code LCRA VCBI
City N/A Colombo
Country Cyprus Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Nicosia Asia/Colombo
Elevation 76 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 34.590000, 32.990000 7.180000, 79.880000

RAF Akrotiri (AKT) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Akrotiri (AKT) in RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 5,672 kilometers (3,525 miles / 3,063 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:21 in RAF Akrotiri, it's 21:51 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 RAF Akrotiri (AKT) follows a heading of 309° (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 RAF Akrotiri (AKT) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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