BBI
Bhubaneswar
India
1,587 km
986 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
1,587 km
986 mi / 857 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
205°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

BBI CMB
Airport Name Biju Patnaik Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BBI CMB
ICAO Code VEBS VCBI
City Bhubaneswar Colombo
Country India Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Colombo
Elevation 138 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 20.240000, 85.820000 7.180000, 79.880000

Bhubaneswar (BBI) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Biju Patnaik Airport (BBI) in Bhubaneswar, India to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 1,587 kilometers (986 miles / 857 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 205°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting India with Sri Lanka. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:09 in Bhubaneswar, it's 15:09 in Colombo.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Bhubaneswar (BBI) follows a heading of 23° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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