CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,963 km
4,948 miles
KAD
Kaduna
Nigeria
Distance
7,963 km
4,948 mi / 4,300 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB KAD
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Kaduna Airport
IATA Code CMB KAD
ICAO Code VCBI DNKA
City Colombo Kaduna
Country Sri Lanka Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Lagos
Elevation 30 ft 2,073 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 10.700000, 7.320000

Colombo (CMB) to Kaduna (KAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kaduna Airport (KAD) in Kaduna, Nigeria is 7,963 kilometers (4,948 miles / 4,300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Nigeria. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:32 in Colombo, it's 12:02 in Kaduna. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,043 feet between the two airports. Kaduna Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Kaduna (KAD) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 86° (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 Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Kaduna Airport (KAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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