CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,881 km
3,654 miles
PUS
Busan
South Korea
Distance
5,881 km
3,654 mi / 3,175 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
51°
northeast

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CMB PUS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Gimhae International Airport
IATA Code CMB PUS
ICAO Code VCBI RKPK
City Colombo Busan
Country Sri Lanka South Korea
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Seoul
Elevation 30 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 35.180000, 128.940000

Colombo (CMB) to Busan (PUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Gimhae International Airport (PUS) in Busan, South Korea is 5,881 kilometers (3,654 miles / 3,175 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:10 in Colombo, it's 06:40 in Busan. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Busan (PUS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 250° (west southwest). 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 Gimhae International Airport (PUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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