CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,167 km
1,968 miles
SDT
Saidu Sharif
Pakistan
Distance
3,167 km
1,968 mi / 1,710 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB SDT
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Saidu Sharif Airport
IATA Code CMB SDT
ICAO Code VCBI OPSS
City Colombo Saidu Sharif
Country Sri Lanka Pakistan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Karachi
Elevation 30 ft 3,183 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 34.810000, 72.350000

Colombo (CMB) to Saidu Sharif (SDT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Saidu Sharif Airport (SDT) in Saidu Sharif, Pakistan is 3,167 kilometers (1,968 miles / 1,710 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:54 in Colombo, it's 17:24 in Saidu Sharif.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,153 feet between the two airports. Saidu Sharif Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Saidu Sharif (SDT) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 164° (south 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 Saidu Sharif Airport (SDT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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