CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,526 km
2,191 miles
MZR
Mazar I Sharif Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
3,526 km
2,191 mi / 1,904 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB MZR
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Mazar I Sharif Airport
IATA Code CMB MZR
ICAO Code VCBI OAMS
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kabul
Elevation 30 ft 1,284 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 36.710000, 67.210000

Colombo (CMB) to Mazar I Sharif Airport (MZR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Mazar I Sharif Airport (MZR) in Mazar I Sharif Airport, Afghanistan is 3,526 kilometers (2,191 miles / 1,904 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:26 in Colombo, it's 12:26 in Mazar I Sharif Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,254 feet between the two airports. Mazar I Sharif Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Mazar I Sharif Airport (MZR) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 156° (south 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 Mazar I Sharif Airport (MZR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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