CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,522 km
2,810 miles
IIL
Ilam
Iran
Distance
4,522 km
2,810 mi / 2,442 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
315°
northwest

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CMB IIL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Ilam Airport
IATA Code CMB IIL
ICAO Code VCBI OICI
City Colombo Ilam
Country Sri Lanka Iran
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 30 ft 4,404 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 33.590000, 46.400000

Colombo (CMB) to Ilam (IIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Ilam Airport (IIL) in Ilam, Iran is 4,522 kilometers (2,810 miles / 2,442 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:25 in Colombo, it's 04:25 in Ilam.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,374 feet between the two airports. Ilam Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Ilam (IIL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 123° (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 Ilam Airport (IIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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