ANK
Ankara
Turkey
5,931 km
3,685 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
5,931 km
3,685 mi / 3,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ANK CMB
Airport Name Etimesgut Air Base Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code ANK CMB
ICAO Code LTAD VCBI
City Ankara Colombo
Country Turkey Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Colombo
Elevation 2,653 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 39.950000, 32.690000 7.180000, 79.880000

Ankara (ANK) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Etimesgut Air Base (ANK) in Ankara, Turkey to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 5,931 kilometers (3,685 miles / 3,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 Turkey with Sri Lanka. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:46 in Ankara, it's 12:16 in Colombo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,623 feet between the two airports. Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport sits lower than Etimesgut Air Base.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Ankara (ANK) follows a heading of 315° (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 Etimesgut Air Base (ANK) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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