Cairo to Colombo Flight Time: 7h 14m (5,652 km)

A direct flight from Cairo (CAI) to Colombo (CMB) covers about 5,652 km (≈ 3,512 mi) and takes roughly 7h 14m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by +3.5 hours on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteCAI → CMB
Distance5,652 km · 3,512 mi
Estimated flight time7h 14m
Time differenceUTC+3.5

Cairo to Colombo Flight Time: 7h 14m (5,652 km)

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CAICairo International AirportCMBColombo Bandaranaike International Airport
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7h 14m
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5,652 kmCAICairoCMBColombo
Distance
5,652 km
3,512 mi
Time diff
+3.5h
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Enter your Colombo trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Colombo-specific numbers.

  1. 1

    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between CAI (Cairo) and CMB (Colombo) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 7h 14m over 5,652 km.

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    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Cairo (UTC+2) vs Colombo (UTC+5.5).

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the flight from Cairo to Colombo?
About 7h 14m — an estimate for 5,652 km at 850 km/h.
How is the Cairo–Colombo flight time derived in this calculator?
We compute the great-circle distance from both airports' real coordinates, divide by 850 km/h and add 35 minutes for climb and taxi — real times move ±15–20 minutes with winds and routing.
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What's the distance between Cairo and Colombo?
Roughly 5,652 km (3,512 mi) great-circle between Cairo International Airport and Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport.
Are there direct flights from Cairo to Colombo?
We can't confirm a regular nonstop on this route; the fastest option on paper is one stop via Riyadh (RUH) at 9h 19m total including a 90-minute connection. Verify current schedules before booking.
What's the fastest one-stop option between Cairo and Colombo?
Via Riyadh (RUH): both legs plus a 90-minute connection total roughly 9h 19m — compare that with the 7h 14m nonstop.
What's the time difference between Cairo and Colombo, and how does it affect arrival?
Colombo is 3.5 hours ahead of Cairo; a 10:00 departure lands around 20:44 local time in Colombo.

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