CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,582 km
2,847 miles
JWN
Zanjan Airport
Iran
Distance
4,582 km
2,847 mi / 2,474 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB JWN
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Zanjan Airport
IATA Code CMB JWN
ICAO Code VCBI OITZ
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Iran
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 30 ft 5,382 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 36.770000, 48.360000

Colombo (CMB) to Zanjan Airport (JWN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Zanjan Airport (JWN) in Zanjan Airport, Iran is 4,582 kilometers (2,847 miles / 2,474 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:18 in Colombo, it's 15:18 in Zanjan Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,352 feet between the two airports. Zanjan 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 Zanjan Airport (JWN) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 128° (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 Zanjan Airport (JWN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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