BKM
Bakalalan
Malaysia
3,970 km
2,467 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
3,970 km
2,467 mi / 2,144 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

BKM CMB
Airport Name Bakalalan Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BKM CMB
ICAO Code WBGQ VCBI
City Bakalalan Colombo
Country Malaysia Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Asia/Colombo
Elevation 2,900 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 3.970000, 115.620000 7.180000, 79.880000

Bakalalan (BKM) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bakalalan Airport (BKM) in Bakalalan, Malaysia to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 3,970 kilometers (2,467 miles / 2,144 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 19:02 in Bakalalan, it's 16:32 in Colombo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,870 feet between the two airports. Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport sits lower than Bakalalan Airport.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Bakalalan (BKM) follows a heading of 93° (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 Bakalalan Airport (BKM) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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