CMB to MCT: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) to Muscat International Airport (MCT) is 2,940 km (1,827 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 10m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (MCT to CMB).
How far is it from Colombo to Muscat/Seeb?
The great-circle distance between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) is 2,940 km (1,827 mi, 1,588 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CMB to MCT?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MCT is roughly northwest of CMB.
How is the CMB to MCT route written in code?
The pair is written CMB-MCT in IATA codes and VCBI-OOMS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is CMB (VCBI), Muscat International Airport is MCT (OOMS).
| CMB | MCT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport | Muscat International Airport |
| ICAO code | VCBI | OOMS |
| Country | Sri Lanka | Oman |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 48 ft |
| Rank by connections | #160 | #158 |
VCBI starts with V, the ICAO prefix for South and Southeast Asia; OOMS starts with O, the prefix for the Middle East and South Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 18 ft (5 m) of each other.
Airlines flying CMB to MCT
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UL | SriLankan Airlines | ALK | Srilankan | Active |
| WY | Oman Air | OMA | Oman Air | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: MJ.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Colombo from Muscat/Seeb?
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) are 2,940 km (1,827 mi, 1,588 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CMB to MCT?
A typical nonstop flight between CMB and MCT takes about 4h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MCT from CMB?
Muscat International Airport (MCT) lies roughly northwest of Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
Which airlines fly CMB to MCT?
2 airlines appear on the CMB-MCT route in the open dataset, including SriLankan Airlines, Oman Air.
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