CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,176 km
1,973 miles
ZAH
Zahedan
Iran
Distance
3,176 km
1,973 mi / 1,715 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
324°
northwest

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CMB ZAH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Zahedan International Airport
IATA Code CMB ZAH
ICAO Code VCBI OIZH
City Colombo Zahedan
Country Sri Lanka Iran
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 30 ft 4,564 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 29.480000, 60.910000

Colombo (CMB) to Zahedan (ZAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Zahedan International Airport (ZAH) in Zahedan, Iran is 3,176 kilometers (1,973 miles / 1,715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Iran. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:11 in Colombo, it's 10:11 in Zahedan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,534 feet between the two airports. Zahedan International Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Zahedan (ZAH) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 138° (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 Zahedan International Airport (ZAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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