# Distance from Colombo (CMB) to Bishkek (FRU)

> 4,025 km · estimated flight time 6h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,025 km / 2,501 mi / 2,173 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 353° (north)
- **Return heading**: 171° (south)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Sri Lanka) → Kyrgyzstan
- **Time difference**: +0.5h (When it's 12:56 in Colombo, it's 13:26 in Bishkek)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,060 ft (FRU is higher than CMB)

## Airports

### [Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cmb-colombo-bandaranaike-international-apt-colombo-airport/1ef266df-ef5c-65b6-9127-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Colombo, Sri Lanka
- ICAO: VCBI
- Timezone: Asia/Colombo
- Coordinates: 7.180000, 79.880000
- Elevation: 30 ft

### [Manas International Airport (FRU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/fru-bishkek-manas-international-airport/1ef266df-e48a-6200-9cd1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- ICAO: UCFM
- Timezone: Asia/Bishkek
- Coordinates: 43.060000, 74.480000
- Elevation: 2,090 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 12:56 in Colombo, it's 13:26 in Bishkek.

## Related

- [Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cmb-colombo-bandaranaike-international-apt-colombo-airport/1ef266df-ef5c-65b6-9127-06bb2780ed98)
- [Manas International Airport (FRU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/fru-bishkek-manas-international-airport/1ef266df-e48a-6200-9cd1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)