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Flight Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Colombo (CMB)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
ISTLTFM
Istanbul, Turkey
İstanbul Airport
Great Circle Path
6,296 km3,912 miles • 3,400 NM
Destination Airport
VCBICMB
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
Direct Distance
6,296 km
3,912 Statute Miles
3,400 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
7h 54m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
567 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
112° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
7h 54m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
7h 21m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
12h 36m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 TR→🌐 LK
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
İstanbul Airport (IST)
- City / Country: Istanbul, Turkey
- ICAO Code: LTFM
- Coordinates: 41.2749°, 28.7321°
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Elevation: 325 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB)
- City / Country: Colombo, Sri Lanka
- ICAO Code: VCBI
- Coordinates: 7.1808°, 79.8841°
- Timezone: Asia/Colombo
- Elevation: 30 ft
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