CMB to SHJ: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) is 3,280 km (2,038 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 35m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (SHJ to CMB).
How far is it from Colombo to Sharjah?
The great-circle distance between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) is 3,280 km (2,038 mi, 1,771 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 SHJ?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SHJ is roughly northwest of CMB.
How is the CMB to SHJ route written in code?
The pair is written CMB-SHJ in IATA codes and VCBI-OMSJ in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is CMB (VCBI), Sharjah International Airport is SHJ (OMSJ).
| CMB | SHJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport | Sharjah International Airport |
| ICAO code | VCBI | OMSJ |
| Country | Sri Lanka | United Arab Emirates |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 111 ft |
| Rank by connections | #160 | #171 |
VCBI starts with V, the ICAO prefix for South and Southeast Asia; OMSJ 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 81 ft (25 m) of each other.
Airlines flying CMB to SHJ
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G9 | Air Arabia | ABY | Arabia | Active |
| MJ | L | LPR | Lapa | Active |
| UL | SriLankan Airlines | ALK | Srilankan | Active |
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 Sharjah?
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) are 3,280 km (2,038 mi, 1,771 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CMB to SHJ?
A typical nonstop flight between CMB and SHJ takes about 4h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SHJ from CMB?
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) lies roughly northwest of Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
Which airlines fly CMB to SHJ?
3 airlines appear on the CMB-SHJ route in the open dataset, including Air Arabia, L, SriLankan Airlines.
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