CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,945 km
3,073 miles
SCO
Aktau
Kazakhstan
Distance
4,945 km
3,073 mi / 2,670 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB SCO
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Aktau International Airport
IATA Code CMB SCO
ICAO Code VCBI UATE
City Colombo Aktau
Country Sri Lanka Kazakhstan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Oral
Elevation 30 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 43.860000, 51.090000

Colombo (CMB) to Aktau (SCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Aktau International Airport (SCO) in Aktau, Kazakhstan is 4,945 kilometers (3,073 miles / 2,670 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:33 in Colombo, it's 04:03 in Aktau.

The return flight from Aktau (SCO) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 137° (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 Aktau International Airport (SCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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