CEK
Chelyabinsk
Russia
5,594 km
3,476 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
5,594 km
3,476 mi / 3,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0.5h
Asia/Yekaterinburg
Heading
156°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CEK CMB
Airport Name Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code CEK CMB
ICAO Code USCC VCBI
City Chelyabinsk Colombo
Country Russia Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Yekaterinburg Asia/Colombo
Elevation 769 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 55.310000, 61.500000 7.180000, 79.880000

Chelyabinsk (CEK) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport (CEK) in Chelyabinsk, Russia to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 5,594 kilometers (3,476 miles / 3,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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 Russia with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:23 in Chelyabinsk, it's 02:53 in Colombo.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Chelyabinsk (CEK) follows a heading of 347° (north 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 Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport (CEK) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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