# Distance from Colombo (CMB) to Simikot (IMK)

> 2,542 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,542 km / 1,580 mi / 1,373 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 4° (north)
- **Return heading**: 185° (south)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Sri Lanka) → Nepal
- **Time difference**: +0.25h (When it's 14:01 in Colombo, it's 14:16 in Simikot)
- **Elevation difference**: 9,216 ft (IMK is higher than CMB)

## Airports

### [Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cmb-colombo-bandaranaike-international-apt-colombo-airport/1ef266df-ef5c-65b6-9127-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Colombo, Sri Lanka
- ICAO: VCBI
- Timezone: Asia/Colombo
- Coordinates: 7.180000, 79.880000
- Elevation: 30 ft

### [Simikot Airport (IMK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/imk-simikot-simikot-airport/1ef266df-f350-6172-9fa3-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Simikot, Nepal
- ICAO: VNST
- Timezone: Asia/Kathmandu
- Coordinates: 29.970000, 81.820000
- Elevation: 9,246 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 14:01 in Colombo, it's 14:16 in Simikot.

## Related

- [Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cmb-colombo-bandaranaike-international-apt-colombo-airport/1ef266df-ef5c-65b6-9127-06bb2780ed98)
- [Simikot Airport (IMK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/imk-simikot-simikot-airport/1ef266df-f350-6172-9fa3-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)