CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,026 km
2,502 miles
XXN
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,026 km
2,502 mi / 2,174 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB XXN
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Riyadh Air Base
IATA Code CMB XXN
ICAO Code VCBI OERY
City Colombo Riyadh
Country Sri Lanka Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 30 ft 2,082 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 24.710000, 46.730000

Colombo (CMB) to Riyadh (XXN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Riyadh Air Base (XXN) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,026 kilometers (2,502 miles / 2,174 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:31 in Colombo, it's 09:01 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,052 feet between the two airports. Riyadh Air Base sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (XXN) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 113° (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 Riyadh Air Base (XXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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