CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,052 km
3,139 miles
VAN
Van
Turkey
Distance
5,052 km
3,139 mi / 2,728 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB VAN
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Van Ferit Melen Airport
IATA Code CMB VAN
ICAO Code VCBI LTCI
City Colombo Van
Country Sri Lanka Turkey
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 30 ft 5,480 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 38.470000, 43.330000

Colombo (CMB) to Van (VAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) in Van, Turkey is 5,052 kilometers (3,139 miles / 2,728 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:26 in Colombo, it's 08:56 in Van.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,450 feet between the two airports. Van Ferit Melen Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Van (VAN) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 124° (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 Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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