Distance From Sharjah International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, SHJ - CMB Distance

The distance from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 2039 miles or 3280 kilometers or 1770 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 Sharjah ( United Arab Emirates ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sharjah and Colombo takes around 4 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sharjah International Airport, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 4 hours 41 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 • SHJ - CMB

Kilometers		3280 km
Statute Miles		2039 miles
Nautical Miles		1770 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 41 minutes

Sharjah International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - SHJ to CMB Flight Path

Location of Sharjah International Airport & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Sharjah, United Arab Emirates and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SHJ - CMB

Time difference between Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 1 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 1 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Sharjah.

Location	Local Time
Sharjah (United Arab Emirates)	2025-12-14, 21:10:13 +04
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-14, 22:40:13 +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

Sharjah International Airport (SHJ / OMSJ) Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Destination

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