CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,811 km
2,989 miles
RAE
Arar
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,811 km
2,989 mi / 2,598 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB RAE
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Arar Domestic Airport
IATA Code CMB RAE
ICAO Code VCBI OERR
City Colombo Arar
Country Sri Lanka Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 30 ft 1,813 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 30.910000, 41.140000

Colombo (CMB) to Arar (RAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Arar Domestic Airport (RAE) in Arar, Saudi Arabia is 4,811 kilometers (2,989 miles / 2,598 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:46 in Colombo, it's 13:16 in Arar.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,783 feet between the two airports. Arar Domestic Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Arar (RAE) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 115° (east southeast). 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 Arar Domestic Airport (RAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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