CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,088 km
1,919 miles
TFT
Taftan
Pakistan
Distance
3,088 km
1,919 mi / 1,667 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
324°
northwest

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CMB TFT
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Taftan Airport
IATA Code CMB TFT
ICAO Code VCBI OPTT
City Colombo Taftan
Country Sri Lanka Pakistan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Karachi
Elevation 30 ft 2,742 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 28.960000, 61.600000

Colombo (CMB) to Taftan (TFT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Taftan Airport (TFT) in Taftan, Pakistan is 3,088 kilometers (1,919 miles / 1,667 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 Pakistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:18 in Colombo, it's 11:48 in Taftan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,712 feet between the two airports. Taftan Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Taftan (TFT) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 138° (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 Taftan Airport (TFT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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