CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,461 km
2,151 miles
FBD
Faizabad
Afghanistan
Distance
3,461 km
2,151 mi / 1,869 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB FBD
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Faizabad Airport
IATA Code CMB FBD
ICAO Code VCBI OAFZ
City Colombo Faizabad
Country Sri Lanka Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kabul
Elevation 30 ft 3,872 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 37.120000, 70.520000

Colombo (CMB) to Faizabad (FBD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Faizabad Airport (FBD) in Faizabad, Afghanistan is 3,461 kilometers (2,151 miles / 1,869 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:44 in Colombo, it's 16:44 in Faizabad.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,842 feet between the two airports. Faizabad Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Faizabad (FBD) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 162° (south 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 Faizabad Airport (FBD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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