CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,600 km
3,479 miles
UVL
El Kharga Airport
Egypt
Distance
5,600 km
3,479 mi / 3,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB UVL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport El Kharga Airport
IATA Code CMB UVL
ICAO Code VCBI HEKG
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Egypt
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Cairo
Elevation 30 ft 192 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 25.470000, 30.590000

Colombo (CMB) to El Kharga Airport (UVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to El Kharga Airport (UVL) in El Kharga Airport, Egypt is 5,600 kilometers (3,479 miles / 3,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 17:31 in Colombo, it's 14:01 in El Kharga Airport. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from El Kharga Airport (UVL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 102° (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 El Kharga Airport (UVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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