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ZAJ to CMB: distance & flight time
Zaranj (Zaranj Airport) → Colombo (Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport)
2,014 mi
3,242 km · 1,751 nm
4h 25m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,014 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 25m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZAJ — Zaranj Airport · Zaranj, Afghanistan
- CMB — Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport · Colombo, Sri Lanka
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZAJ
- ACZ · Zabol Airport21 mi away
- FAH · Farah Airport98 mi away
- ZAH · Zahedan International Airport118 mi away
Near CMB
- RML · Colombo Ratmalana Airport25 mi away
- GIU · Sigiriya Air Force Base79 mi away
- ACJ · Anuradhapura Air Force Base86 mi away
- KCT · Koggala Airport87 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZAJ from CMB?
The flight distance from Zaranj (ZAJ) to Colombo (CMB) is 2,014 miles (3,242 km, 1,751 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZAJ to CMB?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 25m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from ZAJ to CMB?
Nonstop service on ZAJ–CMB depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 4h 25m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Zaranj and Colombo?
Colombo is 1 hour ahead of Zaranj.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZAJ to CMB?
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Why are some ZAJ to CMB fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain ZAJ–CMB tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.