CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,974 km
3,712 miles
YNY
Sokcho / Gangneung
South Korea
Distance
5,974 km
3,712 mi / 3,225 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB YNY
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Yangyang International Airport
IATA Code CMB YNY
ICAO Code VCBI RKNY
City Colombo Sokcho / Gangneung
Country Sri Lanka South Korea
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Seoul
Elevation 30 ft 241 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 38.060000, 128.670000

Colombo (CMB) to Sokcho / Gangneung (YNY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Yangyang International Airport (YNY) in Sokcho / Gangneung, South Korea is 5,974 kilometers (3,712 miles / 3,225 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:00 in Colombo, it's 06:30 in Sokcho / Gangneung. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sokcho / Gangneung (YNY) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 248° (west southwest). 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 Yangyang International Airport (YNY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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