BKS
Bengkulu-Sumatra Island
Indonesia
2,778 km
1,726 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
2,778 km
1,726 mi / 1,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
296°
west northwest

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.

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