BSR
Basrah
Iraq
4,242 km
2,636 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
4,242 km
2,636 mi / 2,291 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BSR CMB
Airport Name Basrah International Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BSR CMB
ICAO Code ORMM VCBI
City Basrah Colombo
Country Iraq Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Baghdad Asia/Colombo
Elevation 11 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 30.550000, 47.660000 7.180000, 79.880000

Basrah (BSR) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basrah International Airport (BSR) in Basrah, Iraq to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 4,242 kilometers (2,636 miles / 2,291 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:21 in Basrah, it's 12:51 in Colombo.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Basrah (BSR) follows a heading of 312° (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 Basrah International Airport (BSR) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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