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Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB)
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is an international airport serving Colombo (Western Province), Sri Lanka. Its IATA code is CMB and its ICAO code is VCBI. It has one runway, 3,350 m long.
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- ICAOVCBI
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- CMB
- ICAO code
- VCBI
- City
- Colombo
- Region / province
- Western Province
- Country / territory
- Sri Lanka
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 7.1808° N, 79.8841° E
- Elevation
- 9 m (30 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,350 m (10,991 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 3,350 m10,991 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
3,233 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h 30 min
Hanoi (HAN)
3,192 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h 30 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
2,966 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h 10 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 120.900 MHz |
| ATIS | 127.200 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.700 MHz |
Air freight to and from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Colombo through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Sri Lanka
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colombo Ratmalana International Airport | RML | 40 km |
| Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport | HRI | 169 km |
| Batticaloa International Airport | BTC | 206 km |
| Jaffna International Airport | JAF | 291 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport?
The IATA code of Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is CMB and its ICAO code is VCBI. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport located?
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is in Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 7.1808° N, 79.8841° E and an elevation of 9 m (30 ft).
How far is Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 2,966 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 3,192 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 3,233 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 4 h 10 min.
How long is the runway at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport?
The longest runway at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is 3,350 m (10,991 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.