Airport Comparison
| CMB | NQZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport | Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport |
| IATA Code | CMB | NQZ |
| ICAO Code | VCBI | UACC |
| City | Colombo | Astana |
| Country | Sri Lanka | Kazakhstan |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | Asia/Almaty |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 1,166 ft |
| Coordinates | 7.180000, 79.880000 | 51.020000, 71.470000 |
Colombo (CMB) to Astana (NQZ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) in Astana, Kazakhstan is 4,936 kilometers (3,067 miles / 2,665 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 352°.
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 Kazakhstan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 13:34 in Colombo, it's 13:04 in Astana.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,136 feet between the two airports. Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.
The return flight from Astana (NQZ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 168° (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 Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.