CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
2,973 km
1,848 miles
PRI
Praslin Island
Seychelles
Distance
2,973 km
1,848 mi / 1,606 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
245°
west southwest

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CMB PRI
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Praslin Airport
IATA Code CMB PRI
ICAO Code VCBI FSPP
City Colombo Praslin Island
Country Sri Lanka Seychelles
Timezone Asia/Colombo Indian/Mahe
Elevation 30 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -4.320000, 55.690000

Colombo (CMB) to Praslin Island (PRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Praslin Airport (PRI) in Praslin Island, Seychelles is 2,973 kilometers (1,848 miles / 1,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 Seychelles. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:34 in Colombo, it's 15:04 in Praslin Island.

The return flight from Praslin Island (PRI) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 65° (east northeast). 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 Praslin Airport (PRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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