CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,165 km
1,967 miles
PXU
Pleiku
Vietnam
Distance
3,165 km
1,967 mi / 1,709 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
74°
east northeast

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CMB PXU
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Pleiku Airport
IATA Code CMB PXU
ICAO Code VCBI VVPK
City Colombo Pleiku
Country Sri Lanka Vietnam
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 30 ft 2,434 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 14.000000, 108.020000

Colombo (CMB) to Pleiku (PXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Pleiku Airport (PXU) in Pleiku, Vietnam is 3,165 kilometers (1,967 miles / 1,709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:07 in Colombo, it's 05:37 in Pleiku.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,404 feet between the two airports. Pleiku Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Pleiku (PXU) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 259° (west). 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 Pleiku Airport (PXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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