CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,510 km
3,424 miles
HMB
Sohag
Egypt
Distance
5,510 km
3,424 mi / 2,975 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB HMB
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sohag International Airport
IATA Code CMB HMB
ICAO Code VCBI HEMK
City Colombo Sohag
Country Sri Lanka Egypt
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Cairo
Elevation 30 ft 310 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 26.340000, 31.740000

Colombo (CMB) to Sohag (HMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sohag International Airport (HMB) in Sohag, Egypt is 5,510 kilometers (3,424 miles / 2,975 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 15:11 in Colombo, it's 11:41 in Sohag. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sohag (HMB) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 104° (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 Sohag International Airport (HMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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