CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,546 km
2,825 miles
RAH
Rafha
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,546 km
2,825 mi / 2,455 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB RAH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Rafha Domestic Airport
IATA Code CMB RAH
ICAO Code VCBI OERF
City Colombo Rafha
Country Sri Lanka Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 30 ft 1,474 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 29.630000, 43.490000

Colombo (CMB) to Rafha (RAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) in Rafha, Saudi Arabia is 4,546 kilometers (2,825 miles / 2,455 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, 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 09:51 in Colombo, it's 07:21 in Rafha.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,444 feet between the two airports. Rafha Domestic Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Rafha (RAH) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 116° (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 Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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