CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,274 km
2,656 miles
ZUL
Zilfi
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,274 km
2,656 mi / 2,308 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB ZUL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Zilfi Airport
IATA Code CMB ZUL
ICAO Code VCBI OEZL
City Colombo Zilfi
Country Sri Lanka Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 30 ft 1,900 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 26.350000, 44.830000

Colombo (CMB) to Zilfi (ZUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Zilfi Airport (ZUL) in Zilfi, Saudi Arabia is 4,274 kilometers (2,656 miles / 2,308 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 16:20 in Colombo, it's 13:50 in Zilfi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,870 feet between the two airports. Zilfi Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Zilfi (ZUL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 114° (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 Zilfi Airport (ZUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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