BIR
Biratnagar
Nepal
2,284 km
1,419 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
2,284 km
1,419 mi / 1,233 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-0.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
201°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

BIR CMB
Airport Name Biratnagar Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BIR CMB
ICAO Code VNVT VCBI
City Biratnagar Colombo
Country Nepal Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Colombo
Elevation 236 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 26.480000, 87.260000 7.180000, 79.880000

Biratnagar (BIR) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) in Biratnagar, Nepal to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 2,284 kilometers (1,419 miles / 1,233 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southwest at a heading of 201°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:49 in Biratnagar, it's 03:34 in Colombo.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Biratnagar (BIR) follows a heading of 19° (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 Biratnagar Airport (BIR) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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