CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,950 km
2,454 miles
IKU
Tamchy
Kyrgyzstan
Distance
3,950 km
2,454 mi / 2,133 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

CMB IKU
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Issyk-Kul International Airport
IATA Code CMB IKU
ICAO Code VCBI UCFL
City Colombo Tamchy
Country Sri Lanka Kyrgyzstan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Bishkek
Elevation 30 ft 5,426 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 42.590000, 76.710000

Colombo (CMB) to Tamchy (IKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) in Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan is 3,950 kilometers (2,454 miles / 2,133 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Kyrgyzstan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:22 in Colombo, it's 16:52 in Tamchy.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,396 feet between the two airports. Issyk-Kul International Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tamchy (IKU) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 175° (south). 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 Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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