CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,141 km
2,573 miles
XIJ
Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Kuwait
Distance
4,141 km
2,573 mi / 2,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB XIJ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
IATA Code CMB XIJ
ICAO Code VCBI OKAJ
City Colombo Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Country Sri Lanka Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 30 ft 409 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 28.930000, 47.790000

Colombo (CMB) to Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) in Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait is 4,141 kilometers (2,573 miles / 2,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:30 in Colombo, it's 07:00 in Ahmed Al Jaber AB.

The return flight from Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 119° (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 Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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