CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,137 km
1,950 miles
PAJ
Parachinar
Pakistan
Distance
3,137 km
1,950 mi / 1,694 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB PAJ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Parachinar Airport
IATA Code CMB PAJ
ICAO Code VCBI OPPC
City Colombo Parachinar
Country Sri Lanka Pakistan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Karachi
Elevation 30 ft 5,800 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 33.900000, 70.070000

Colombo (CMB) to Parachinar (PAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Parachinar Airport (PAJ) in Parachinar, Pakistan is 3,137 kilometers (1,950 miles / 1,694 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:49 in Colombo, it's 02:19 in Parachinar.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,770 feet between the two airports. Parachinar 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 Parachinar (PAJ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 159° (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 Parachinar Airport (PAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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