CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,776 km
2,346 miles
TCX
Tabas
Iran
Distance
3,776 km
2,346 mi / 2,039 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB TCX
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Tabas Airport
IATA Code CMB TCX
ICAO Code VCBI OIMT
City Colombo Tabas
Country Sri Lanka Iran
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 30 ft 2,312 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 33.670000, 56.890000

Colombo (CMB) to Tabas (TCX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tabas Airport (TCX) in Tabas, Iran is 3,776 kilometers (2,346 miles / 2,039 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:12 in Colombo, it's 06:12 in Tabas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,282 feet between the two airports. Tabas Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Tabas (TCX) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 136° (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 Tabas Airport (TCX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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