Distance From Maku National Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, IMQ - CMB Distance

The distance from Maku National Airport (IMQ) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 3125 miles or 5029 kilometers or 2714 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 Showt ( Iran ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Showt and Colombo takes around 7 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Maku National Airport, Showt, Iran to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 7 hours 11 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 • IMQ - CMB

Kilometers		5029 km
Statute Miles		3125 miles
Nautical Miles		2714 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 11 minutes

Maku National Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - IMQ to CMB Flight Path

Location of Maku National Airport & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Showt to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • IMQ - CMB

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

Location	Local Time
Showt (Iran)	2026-07-31, 16:29:41 +0330
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-07-31, 18:29:41 +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

Maku National Airport (IMQ / OITU) Showt, Iran

Destination

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