BYD
Al-Bayda
Yemen
3,820 km
2,374 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
3,820 km
2,374 mi / 2,063 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Aden
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

BYD CMB
Airport Name Al-Bayda Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BYD CMB
ICAO Code OYBI VCBI
City Al-Bayda Colombo
Country Yemen Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Aden Asia/Colombo
Elevation 6,120 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 13.970000, 45.580000 7.180000, 79.880000

Al-Bayda (BYD) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al-Bayda Airport (BYD) in Al-Bayda, Yemen to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 3,820 kilometers (2,374 miles / 2,063 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:47 in Al-Bayda, it's 05:17 in Colombo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,090 feet between the two airports. Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport sits lower than Al-Bayda Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Al-Bayda (BYD) follows a heading of 284° (west 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 Al-Bayda Airport (BYD) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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