BKI
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
3,997 km
2,484 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
3,997 km
2,484 mi / 2,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

BKI CMB
Airport Name Kota Kinabalu International Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BKI CMB
ICAO Code WBKK VCBI
City Kota Kinabalu Colombo
Country Malaysia Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Kuching Asia/Colombo
Elevation 10 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 5.940000, 116.050000 7.180000, 79.880000

Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 3,997 kilometers (2,484 miles / 2,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Malaysia with Sri Lanka. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:29 in Kota Kinabalu, it's 19:59 in Colombo.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) follows a heading of 90° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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