CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,848 km
3,012 miles
IQA
Hit
Iraq
Distance
4,848 km
3,012 mi / 2,618 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB IQA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Al Asad Air Base
IATA Code CMB IQA
ICAO Code VCBI ORAA
City Colombo Hit
Country Sri Lanka Iraq
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 30 ft 618 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 33.790000, 42.440000

Colombo (CMB) to Hit (IQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Al Asad Air Base (IQA) in Hit, Iraq is 4,848 kilometers (3,012 miles / 2,618 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:25 in Colombo, it's 21:55 in Hit.

The return flight from Hit (IQA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 119° (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 Al Asad Air Base (IQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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