CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,598 km
2,235 miles
SBW
Sibu
Malaysia
Distance
3,598 km
2,235 mi / 1,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

CMB SBW
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sibu Airport
IATA Code CMB SBW
ICAO Code VCBI WBGS
City Colombo Sibu
Country Sri Lanka Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kuching
Elevation 30 ft 122 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 2.260000, 111.980000

Colombo (CMB) to Sibu (SBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sibu Airport (SBW) in Sibu, Malaysia is 3,598 kilometers (2,235 miles / 1,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:47 in Colombo, it's 05:17 in Sibu.

The return flight from Sibu (SBW) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 280° (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 Sibu Airport (SBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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