CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,324 km
3,308 miles
TCP
Taba
Egypt
Distance
5,324 km
3,308 mi / 2,875 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
304°
northwest

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CMB TCP
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Taba International Airport
IATA Code CMB TCP
ICAO Code VCBI HETB
City Colombo Taba
Country Sri Lanka Egypt
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Cairo
Elevation 30 ft 2,415 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 29.590000, 34.780000

Colombo (CMB) to Taba (TCP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Taba International Airport (TCP) in Taba, Egypt is 5,324 kilometers (3,308 miles / 2,875 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 23:59 in Colombo, it's 20:29 in Taba. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,385 feet between the two airports. Taba International Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Taba (TCP) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 109° (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 Taba International Airport (TCP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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