CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
2,674 km
1,661 miles
SLV
Shimla Airport
India
Distance
2,674 km
1,661 mi / 1,444 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
354°
north

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CMB SLV
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Shimla Airport
IATA Code CMB SLV
ICAO Code VCBI VISM
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka India
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 30 ft 5,072 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 31.080000, 77.070000

Colombo (CMB) to Shimla Airport (SLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Shimla Airport (SLV) in Shimla Airport, India is 2,674 kilometers (1,661 miles / 1,444 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:21 in Colombo, it's 01:21 in Shimla Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,042 feet between the two airports. Shimla Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shimla Airport (SLV) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 173° (south). 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 Shimla Airport (SLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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