CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,213 km
3,239 miles
RMF
Marsa Alam
Egypt
Distance
5,213 km
3,239 mi / 2,815 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB RMF
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Marsa Alam International Airport
IATA Code CMB RMF
ICAO Code VCBI HEMA
City Colombo Marsa Alam
Country Sri Lanka Egypt
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Cairo
Elevation 30 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 25.560000, 34.580000

Colombo (CMB) to Marsa Alam (RMF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF) in Marsa Alam, Egypt is 5,213 kilometers (3,239 miles / 2,815 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Egypt. 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 05:04 in Colombo, it's 01:34 in Marsa Alam. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Marsa Alam (RMF) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 105° (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 Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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