CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
1,885 km
1,172 miles
IXR
Ranchi
India
Distance
1,885 km
1,172 mi / 1,018 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
17°
north northeast

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CMB IXR
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Birsa Munda Airport
IATA Code CMB IXR
ICAO Code VCBI VERC
City Colombo Ranchi
Country Sri Lanka India
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 30 ft 2,148 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 23.310000, 85.320000

Colombo (CMB) to Ranchi (IXR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) in Ranchi, India is 1,885 kilometers (1,172 miles / 1,018 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:42 in Colombo, it's 07:42 in Ranchi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,118 feet between the two airports. Birsa Munda Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Ranchi (IXR) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 199° (south southwest). 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 Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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