# Distance from Colombo (CMB) to Riyadh (RUH)

> 4,040 km · estimated flight time 6h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,040 km / 2,510 mi / 2,182 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 303° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 114° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Sri Lanka) → Saudi Arabia
- **Time difference**: -2.5h (When it's 22:56 in Colombo, it's 20:26 in Riyadh)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,019 ft (RUH is higher than CMB)

## Airports

### [Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cmb-colombo-bandaranaike-international-apt-colombo-airport/1ef266df-ef5c-65b6-9127-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Colombo, Sri Lanka
- ICAO: VCBI
- Timezone: Asia/Colombo
- Coordinates: 7.180000, 79.880000
- Elevation: 30 ft

### [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO: OERK
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Coordinates: 24.960000, 46.700000
- Elevation: 2,049 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 22:56 in Colombo, it's 20:26 in Riyadh.

## Related

- [Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cmb-colombo-bandaranaike-international-apt-colombo-airport/1ef266df-ef5c-65b6-9127-06bb2780ed98)
- [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)