CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,787 km
3,596 miles
FNJ
Pyongyang
KP
Distance
5,787 km
3,596 mi / 3,125 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
45°
northeast

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CMB FNJ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sunan International Airport
IATA Code CMB FNJ
ICAO Code VCBI ZKPY
City Colombo Pyongyang
Country Sri Lanka KP
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 30 ft 117 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 39.220000, 125.670000

Colombo (CMB) to Pyongyang (FNJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sunan International Airport (FNJ) in Pyongyang, KP is 5,787 kilometers (3,596 miles / 3,125 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:11 in Colombo, it's 11:41 in Pyongyang. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Pyongyang (FNJ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 244° (west southwest). 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 Sunan International Airport (FNJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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