# Distance from Colombo (CMB) to Kandla (IXY)

> 2,057 km · estimated flight time 3h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,057 km / 1,278 mi / 1,111 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 330° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 148° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Sri Lanka) → India
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 03:02 in Colombo, it's 03:02 in Kandla)
- **Elevation difference**: 66 ft (IXY is higher than CMB)

## Airports

### [Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cmb-colombo-bandaranaike-international-apt-colombo-airport/1ef266df-ef5c-65b6-9127-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Colombo, Sri Lanka
- ICAO: VCBI
- Timezone: Asia/Colombo
- Coordinates: 7.180000, 79.880000
- Elevation: 30 ft

### [Kandla Airport (IXY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ixy-kandla-kandla-airport/1ef266df-ef1c-6696-acc8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kandla, India
- ICAO: VAKE
- Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates: 23.110000, 70.100000
- Elevation: 96 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cmb-colombo-bandaranaike-international-apt-colombo-airport/1ef266df-ef5c-65b6-9127-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kandla Airport (IXY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ixy-kandla-kandla-airport/1ef266df-ef1c-6696-acc8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)