CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,304 km
3,296 miles
SSH
Sharm el-Sheikh
Egypt
Distance
5,304 km
3,296 mi / 2,864 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
302°
west northwest

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 16:08 in Colombo, it's 12:38 in Sharm el-Sheikh. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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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