CMB to RUH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is 4,040 km (2,511 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 5h 35m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (RUH to CMB).
How far is it from Colombo to Riyadh?
The great-circle distance between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is 4,040 km (2,511 mi, 2,182 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 RUH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 5h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. RUH is roughly northwest of CMB.
How is the CMB to RUH route written in code?
The pair is written CMB-RUH in IATA codes and VCBI-OERK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is CMB (VCBI), King Khalid International Airport is RUH (OERK).
| CMB | RUH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport | King Khalid International Airport |
| ICAO code | VCBI | OERK |
| Country | Sri Lanka | Saudi Arabia |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 2,049 ft |
| Rank by connections | #160 | #111 |
VCBI starts with V, the ICAO prefix for South and Southeast Asia; OERK starts with O, the prefix for the Middle East and South Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
RUH sits 2,019 ft (615 m) higher than CMB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CMB to RUH
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV | Saudi Arabian Airlines | SVA | Saudia | Active |
| UL | SriLankan Airlines | ALK | Srilankan | 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 Riyadh?
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are 4,040 km (2,511 mi, 2,182 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CMB to RUH?
A typical nonstop flight between CMB and RUH takes about 5h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is RUH from CMB?
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) lies roughly northwest of Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
Which airlines fly CMB to RUH?
2 airlines appear on the CMB-RUH route in the open dataset, including Saudi Arabian Airlines, SriLankan Airlines.
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