CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,971 km
2,467 miles
SLF
Sulayel Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,971 km
2,467 mi / 2,144 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
295°
west northwest

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CMB SLF
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sulayel Airport
IATA Code CMB SLF
ICAO Code VCBI OESL
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 30 ft 2,021 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 20.460000, 45.620000

Colombo (CMB) to Sulayel Airport (SLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sulayel Airport (SLF) in Sulayel Airport, Saudi Arabia is 3,971 kilometers (2,467 miles / 2,144 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:37 in Colombo, it's 00:07 in Sulayel Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,991 feet between the two airports. Sulayel Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Sulayel Airport (SLF) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 107° (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 Sulayel Airport (SLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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