CJL
Chitral
Pakistan
3,297 km
2,048 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
3,297 km
2,048 mi / 1,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0.5h
Asia/Karachi
Heading
164°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CJL CMB
Airport Name Chitral Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code CJL CMB
ICAO Code OPCH VCBI
City Chitral Colombo
Country Pakistan Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Karachi Asia/Colombo
Elevation 4,920 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 35.890000, 71.800000 7.180000, 79.880000

Chitral (CJL) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chitral Airport (CJL) in Chitral, Pakistan to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 3,297 kilometers (2,048 miles / 1,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 164°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:00 in Chitral, it's 09:30 in Colombo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,890 feet between the two airports. Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport sits lower than Chitral Airport.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Chitral (CJL) 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 Chitral Airport (CJL) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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