CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,996 km
3,104 miles
GNJ
Ganja
Azerbaijan
Distance
4,996 km
3,104 mi / 2,697 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB GNJ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Ganja Airport
IATA Code CMB GNJ
ICAO Code VCBI UBBG
City Colombo Ganja
Country Sri Lanka Azerbaijan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Baku
Elevation 30 ft 1,086 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 40.740000, 46.320000

Colombo (CMB) to Ganja (GNJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Ganja Airport (GNJ) in Ganja, Azerbaijan is 4,996 kilometers (3,104 miles / 2,697 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:34 in Colombo, it's 13:04 in Ganja.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,056 feet between the two airports. Ganja Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Ganja (GNJ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 129° (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 Ganja Airport (GNJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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