Distance From El Arish International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, AAC - CMB Distance

The distance from El Arish International Airport (AAC) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 3395 miles or 5464 kilometers or 2948 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 El Arish ( Egypt ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between El Arish and Colombo takes around 7 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from El Arish International Airport, El Arish, Egypt to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 7 hours 48 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 • AAC - CMB

Kilometers		5464 km
Statute Miles		3395 miles
Nautical Miles		2948 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 48 minutes

El Arish International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - AAC to CMB Flight Path

Location of El Arish International Airport & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between El Arish, Egypt and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AAC - CMB

Time difference between El Arish (Egypt) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of El Arish.

Location	Local Time
El Arish (Egypt)	2026-02-25, 09:49:26 EET
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-02-25, 13:19:26 +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

El Arish International Airport (AAC / HEAR) El Arish, Egypt

Destination

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