# Distance from Colombo (CMB) to Semey (PLX)

> 4,800 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,800 km / 2,983 mi / 2,592 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 0° (north)
- **Return heading**: 181° (south)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Sri Lanka) → Kazakhstan
- **Time difference**: -0.5h (When it's 13:19 in Colombo, it's 12:49 in Semey)
- **Elevation difference**: 729 ft (PLX is higher than CMB)

## Airports

### [Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cmb-colombo-bandaranaike-international-apt-colombo-airport/1ef266df-ef5c-65b6-9127-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Colombo, Sri Lanka
- ICAO: VCBI
- Timezone: Asia/Colombo
- Coordinates: 7.180000, 79.880000
- Elevation: 30 ft

### [Semey International Airport (PLX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/plx-semey-semey-international-airport/1ef266df-e435-68ae-a43f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Semey, Kazakhstan
- ICAO: UASS
- Timezone: Asia/Almaty
- Coordinates: 50.350000, 80.230000
- Elevation: 759 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 13:19 in Colombo, it's 12:49 in Semey.

## Related

- [Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cmb-colombo-bandaranaike-international-apt-colombo-airport/1ef266df-ef5c-65b6-9127-06bb2780ed98)
- [Semey International Airport (PLX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/plx-semey-semey-international-airport/1ef266df-e435-68ae-a43f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)