CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
2,352 km
1,462 miles
ZYL
Sylhet
Bangladesh
Distance
2,352 km
1,462 mi / 1,270 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
31°
north northeast

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CMB ZYL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Osmany International Airport
IATA Code CMB ZYL
ICAO Code VCBI VGSY
City Colombo Sylhet
Country Sri Lanka Bangladesh
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 30 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 24.960000, 91.870000

Colombo (CMB) to Sylhet (ZYL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Osmany International Airport (ZYL) in Sylhet, Bangladesh is 2,352 kilometers (1,462 miles / 1,270 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:03 in Colombo, it's 15:33 in Sylhet.

The return flight from Sylhet (ZYL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 215° (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 Osmany International Airport (ZYL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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