CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,834 km
3,625 miles
HBE
Alexandria
Egypt
Distance
5,834 km
3,625 mi / 3,150 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB HBE
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Borg El Arab International Airport
IATA Code CMB HBE
ICAO Code VCBI HEBA
City Colombo Alexandria
Country Sri Lanka Egypt
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Cairo
Elevation 30 ft 177 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 30.920000, 29.700000

Colombo (CMB) to Alexandria (HBE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE) in Alexandria, Egypt is 5,834 kilometers (3,625 miles / 3,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Egypt. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:18 in Colombo, it's 17:48 in Alexandria. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Alexandria (HBE) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 106° (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 Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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