CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,013 km
2,494 miles
EAM
Nejran Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,013 km
2,494 mi / 2,167 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB EAM
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Nejran Airport
IATA Code CMB EAM
ICAO Code VCBI OENG
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 30 ft 3,982 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 17.610000, 44.420000

Colombo (CMB) to Nejran Airport (EAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Nejran Airport (EAM) in Nejran Airport, Saudi Arabia is 4,013 kilometers (2,494 miles / 2,167 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:02 in Colombo, it's 23:32 in Nejran Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,952 feet between the two airports. Nejran Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Nejran Airport (EAM) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 102° (east 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 Nejran Airport (EAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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