Airport Comparison
| BKS | CMB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport | Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport |
| IATA Code | BKS | CMB |
| ICAO Code | WIPL | VCBI |
| City | Bengkulu-Sumatra Island | Colombo |
| Country | Indonesia | Sri Lanka |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta | Asia/Colombo |
| Elevation | 50 ft | 30 ft |
| Coordinates | -3.860000, 102.340000 | 7.180000, 79.880000 |
Bengkulu-Sumatra Island (BKS) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport (BKS) in Bengkulu-Sumatra Island, Indonesia to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 2,778 kilometers (1,726 miles / 1,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.
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 Indonesia with Sri Lanka. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 18:03 in Bengkulu-Sumatra Island, it's 16:33 in Colombo.
The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Bengkulu-Sumatra Island (BKS) follows a heading of 116° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport (BKS) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.