CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,800 km
2,983 miles
PLX
Semey
Kazakhstan
Distance
4,800 km
2,983 mi / 2,592 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CMB PLX
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Semey International Airport
IATA Code CMB PLX
ICAO Code VCBI UASS
City Colombo Semey
Country Sri Lanka Kazakhstan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Almaty
Elevation 30 ft 759 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 50.350000, 80.230000

Colombo (CMB) to Semey (PLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Semey International Airport (PLX) in Semey, Kazakhstan is 4,800 kilometers (2,983 miles / 2,592 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 0°.

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 02:40 in Colombo, it's 02:10 in Semey.

The return flight from Semey (PLX) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 181° (south). 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 Semey International Airport (PLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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