Distance From Vayqan Air Base to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

The distance from Vayqan Air Base () to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 3017 miles or 4856 kilometers or 2620 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Shabestar ( Iran ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shabestar and Colombo takes around 6 hours 56 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Vayqan Air Base, Shabestar, Iran to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 6 hours 56 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - CMB

Kilometers		4856 km
Statute Miles		3017 miles
Nautical Miles		2620 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 56 minutes

Vayqan Air Base to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - to CMB Flight Path

Location of Vayqan Air Base & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Shabestar to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Shabestar, Iran and Colombo, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Shabestar, Iran and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CMB

Time difference between Shabestar (Iran) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 2 Hours.
Colombo time is 2 Hours ahead of Shabestar.

Location	Local Time
Shabestar (Iran)	2025-01-05, 15:33:56 +0330
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-01-05, 17:33:56 +0530

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Vayqan Air Base ( / ) Shabestar, Iran

Destination

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB / VCBI) Colombo, Sri Lanka