CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
2,542 km
1,580 miles
IMK
Simikot
Nepal
Distance
2,542 km
1,580 mi / 1,373 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0.25h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CMB IMK
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Simikot Airport
IATA Code CMB IMK
ICAO Code VCBI VNST
City Colombo Simikot
Country Sri Lanka Nepal
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 30 ft 9,246 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 29.970000, 81.820000

Colombo (CMB) to Simikot (IMK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Simikot Airport (IMK) in Simikot, Nepal is 2,542 kilometers (1,580 miles / 1,373 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:45 in Colombo, it's 11:00 in Simikot.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,216 feet between the two airports. Simikot 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 Simikot (IMK) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 185° (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 Simikot Airport (IMK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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