CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,100 km
2,548 miles
CQD
Shahrekord
Iran
Distance
4,100 km
2,548 mi / 2,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB CQD
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Shahrekord Airport
IATA Code CMB CQD
ICAO Code VCBI OIFS
City Colombo Shahrekord
Country Sri Lanka Iran
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 30 ft 6,723 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 32.300000, 50.840000

Colombo (CMB) to Shahrekord (CQD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Shahrekord Airport (CQD) in Shahrekord, Iran is 4,100 kilometers (2,548 miles / 2,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:31 in Colombo, it's 21:31 in Shahrekord.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,693 feet between the two airports. Shahrekord Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shahrekord (CQD) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 127° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Shahrekord Airport (CQD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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