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Airport Comparison
| CMB | SSH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport | Sharm El Sheikh International Airport |
| IATA Code | CMB | SSH |
| ICAO Code | VCBI | HESH |
| City | Colombo | Sharm el-Sheikh |
| Country | Sri Lanka | Egypt |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | Africa/Cairo |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 143 ft |
| Coordinates | 7.180000, 79.880000 | 27.980000, 34.400000 |
Colombo (CMB) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt is 5,304 kilometers (3,296 miles / 2,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.
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 Egypt. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 11:59 in Colombo, it's 09:29 in Sharm el-Sheikh.
The return flight from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) 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 Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.
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