CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,073 km
3,774 miles
MUH
Mersa Matruh
Egypt
Distance
6,073 km
3,774 mi / 3,279 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
304°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

CMB MUH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Mersa Matruh Airport
IATA Code CMB MUH
ICAO Code VCBI HEMM
City Colombo Mersa Matruh
Country Sri Lanka Egypt
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Cairo
Elevation 30 ft 94 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 31.330000, 27.220000

Colombo (CMB) to Mersa Matruh (MUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Mersa Matruh Airport (MUH) in Mersa Matruh, Egypt is 6,073 kilometers (3,774 miles / 3,279 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Egypt. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:59 in Colombo, it's 00:29 in Mersa Matruh.

The return flight from Mersa Matruh (MUH) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 105° (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 Mersa Matruh Airport (MUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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