CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
2,369 km
1,472 miles
JIR
Jiri
Nepal
Distance
2,369 km
1,472 mi / 1,279 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0.25h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB JIR
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Jiri Airport
IATA Code CMB JIR
ICAO Code VCBI VNJI
City Colombo Jiri
Country Sri Lanka Nepal
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 30 ft 6,000 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 27.620000, 86.220000

Colombo (CMB) to Jiri (JIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Jiri Airport (JIR) in Jiri, Nepal is 2,369 kilometers (1,472 miles / 1,279 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 04:55 in Colombo, it's 05:10 in Jiri.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,970 feet between the two airports. Jiri 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 Jiri (JIR) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 198° (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 Jiri Airport (JIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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